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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,805.36, 52,163.88 and 21,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,805.36, 52,163.88 and 21,035.12 is: 29,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,805.36 : 52,163.88 = 21,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,805.36/52,163.88 = 21,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,805.36x = 52,163.88 × 21,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,805.36x = 1,097,273,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,273,475.47/37,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,024.28

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