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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,312.65, 51,488.84 and 21,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,312.65, 51,488.84 and 21,180.29 is: 29,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,312.65 : 51,488.84 = 21,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,312.65/51,488.84 = 21,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,312.65x = 51,488.84 × 21,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,312.65x = 1,090,548,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,548,199.62/37,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,227.30

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