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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,801.08, 52,163.46 and 21,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,801.08, 52,163.46 and 21,033 is: 29,024.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,801.08 : 52,163.46 = 21,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,801.08/52,163.46 = 21,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,801.08x = 52,163.46 × 21,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,801.08x = 1,097,154,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,154,054.18/37,801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,024.41

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