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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,297.96, 51,465.76 and 21,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,297.96, 51,465.76 and 21,162.76 is: 29,201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,297.96 : 51,465.76 = 21,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,297.96/51,465.76 = 21,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,297.96x = 51,465.76 × 21,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,297.96x = 1,089,157,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,157,527.10/37,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,201.53

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