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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,725.66, 52,064.94 and 21,809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,725.66, 52,064.94 and 21,809.16 is: 30,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,725.66 : 52,064.94 = 21,809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,725.66/52,064.94 = 21,809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,725.66x = 52,064.94 × 21,809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,725.66x = 1,135,492,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,492,606.85/37,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,098.68

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