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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,709.97, 52,033.95 and 21,791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,709.97, 52,033.95 and 21,791.34 is: 30,068.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,709.97 : 52,033.95 = 21,791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,709.97/52,033.95 = 21,791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,709.97x = 52,033.95 × 21,791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,709.97x = 1,133,889,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,889,495.99/37,709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,068.69

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