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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,251.62, 55,815.96 and 21,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,251.62, 55,815.96 and 21,469.90 is: 32,169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,251.62 : 55,815.96 = 21,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,251.62/55,815.96 = 21,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,251.62x = 55,815.96 × 21,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,251.62x = 1,198,363,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,363,079.60/37,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,169.42

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