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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,673.46, 51,989.73 and 21,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,673.46, 51,989.73 and 21,757.59 is: 30,025.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,673.46 : 51,989.73 = 21,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,673.46/51,989.73 = 21,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,673.46x = 51,989.73 × 21,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,673.46x = 1,131,171,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,171,229.55/37,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,025.68

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