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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,720.21, 52,054.73 and 21,805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,720.21, 52,054.73 and 21,805.33 is: 30,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,720.21 : 52,054.73 = 21,805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,720.21/52,054.73 = 21,805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,720.21x = 52,054.73 × 21,805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,720.21x = 1,135,070,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,070,565.71/37,720.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,091.84

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