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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,262.44, 51,425.94 and 21,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,262.44, 51,425.94 and 21,349 is: 29,463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,262.44 : 51,425.94 = 21,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,262.44/51,425.94 = 21,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,262.44x = 51,425.94 × 21,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,262.44x = 1,097,892,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,892,393.06/37,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,463.78

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