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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,663.37, 51,974.99 and 21,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,663.37, 51,974.99 and 21,747.47 is: 30,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,663.37 : 51,974.99 = 21,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,663.37/51,974.99 = 21,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,663.37x = 51,974.99 × 21,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,663.37x = 1,130,324,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,324,427.04/37,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,011.24

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