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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,798.44, 52,161.88 and 21,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,798.44, 52,161.88 and 21,031.44 is: 29,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,798.44 : 52,161.88 = 21,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,798.44/52,161.88 = 21,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,798.44x = 52,161.88 × 21,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,798.44x = 1,097,039,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,039,449.51/37,798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,023.41

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