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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,803.08, 52,166.22 and 21,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,803.08, 52,166.22 and 21,035 is: 29,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,803.08 : 52,166.22 = 21,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,803.08/52,166.22 = 21,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,803.08x = 52,166.22 × 21,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,803.08x = 1,097,316,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,316,437.70/37,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,027.17

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