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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,297.76, 51,457.92 and 21,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,297.76, 51,457.92 and 21,163.16 is: 29,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,297.76 : 51,457.92 = 21,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,297.76/51,457.92 = 21,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,297.76x = 51,457.92 × 21,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,297.76x = 1,089,012,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,012,194.23/37,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,197.79

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