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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.21, 51,427.79 and 21,349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.21, 51,427.79 and 21,349.69 is: 29,463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.21 : 51,427.79 = 21,349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.21/51,427.79 = 21,349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.21x = 51,427.79 × 21,349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.21x = 1,097,967,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,967,373.89/37,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,463.60

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