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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,283.19, 51,444.83 and 21,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,283.19, 51,444.83 and 21,364.68 is: 29,479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,283.19 : 51,444.83 = 21,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,283.19/51,444.83 = 21,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,283.19x = 51,444.83 × 21,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,283.19x = 1,099,102,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,102,223.78/37,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,479.83

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