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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,806.54, 52,173.36 and 21,039.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,806.54, 52,173.36 and 21,039.54 is: 29,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,806.54 : 52,173.36 = 21,039.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,806.54/52,173.36 = 21,039.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,806.54x = 52,173.36 × 21,039.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,806.54x = 1,097,703,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,703,494.65/37,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,034.75

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