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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.66, 51,427.74 and 21,137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.66, 51,427.74 and 21,137.04 is: 29,168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.66 : 51,427.74 = 21,137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.66/51,427.74 = 21,137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.66x = 51,427.74 × 21,137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.66x = 1,087,030,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,030,197.49/37,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,168.97

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