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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,707.69, 52,044.21 and 21,789.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,707.69, 52,044.21 and 21,789.98 is: 30,074.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,707.69 : 52,044.21 = 21,789.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,707.69/52,044.21 = 21,789.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,707.69x = 52,044.21 × 21,789.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,707.69x = 1,134,042,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,042,034.79/37,707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,074.56

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