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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,217.73, 51,362.77 and 21,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,217.73, 51,362.77 and 21,301.84 is: 29,397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,217.73 : 51,362.77 = 21,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,217.73/51,362.77 = 21,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,217.73x = 51,362.77 × 21,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,217.73x = 1,094,121,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,121,326.84/37,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,397.85

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