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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,709.46, 52,033.26 and 21,790.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,709.46, 52,033.26 and 21,790.82 is: 30,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,709.46 : 52,033.26 = 21,790.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,709.46/52,033.26 = 21,790.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,709.46x = 52,033.26 × 21,790.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,709.46x = 1,133,847,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,847,402.67/37,709.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,067.98

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