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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,723.74, 52,052.98 and 21,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,723.74, 52,052.98 and 21,805.12 is: 30,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,723.74 : 52,052.98 = 21,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,723.74/52,052.98 = 21,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,723.74x = 52,052.98 × 21,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,723.74x = 1,135,021,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,021,475.26/37,723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,087.72

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