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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,802.08, 52,164.84 and 21,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,802.08, 52,164.84 and 21,034 is: 29,025.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,802.08 : 52,164.84 = 21,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,802.08/52,164.84 = 21,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,802.08x = 52,164.84 × 21,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,802.08x = 1,097,235,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,235,244.56/37,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,025.79

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