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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.14, 51,319.58 and 21,275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.14, 51,319.58 and 21,275.06 is: 29,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.14 : 51,319.58 = 21,275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.14/51,319.58 = 21,275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.14x = 51,319.58 × 21,275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.14x = 1,091,827,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,827,143.67/37,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,358.76

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