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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,713.63, 52,039.02 and 21,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,713.63, 52,039.02 and 21,795 is: 30,073.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,713.63 : 52,039.02 = 21,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,713.63/52,039.02 = 21,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,713.63x = 52,039.02 × 21,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,713.63x = 1,134,190,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,190,440.90/37,713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,073.75

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