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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,811.02, 52,178.70 and 21,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,811.02, 52,178.70 and 21,044.02 is: 29,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,811.02 : 52,178.70 = 21,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,811.02/52,178.70 = 21,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,811.02x = 52,178.70 × 21,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,811.02x = 1,098,049,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,049,606.37/37,811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,040.47

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