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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,663.02, 51,974.51 and 21,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,663.02, 51,974.51 and 21,747.12 is: 30,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,663.02 : 51,974.51 = 21,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,663.02/51,974.51 = 21,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,663.02x = 51,974.51 × 21,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,663.02x = 1,130,295,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,295,797.18/37,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,010.76

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