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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,701.99, 52,013.84 and 21,783.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,701.99, 52,013.84 and 21,783.51 is: 30,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,701.99 : 52,013.84 = 21,783.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,701.99/52,013.84 = 21,783.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,701.99x = 52,013.84 × 21,783.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,701.99x = 1,133,043,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,043,894.86/37,701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,052.63

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