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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,761.08, 52,106.22 and 21,842.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,761.08, 52,106.22 and 21,842.42 is: 30,140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,761.08 : 52,106.22 = 21,842.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,761.08/52,106.22 = 21,842.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,761.08x = 52,106.22 × 21,842.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,761.08x = 1,138,125,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,125,681.32/37,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,140.18

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