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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.21, 51,327.71 and 21,057.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.21, 51,327.71 and 21,057.46 is: 29,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.21 : 51,327.71 = 21,057.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.21/51,327.71 = 21,057.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.21x = 51,327.71 × 21,057.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.21x = 1,080,831,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,831,200.22/37,189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,063.03

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