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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,811.25, 52,179.66 and 21,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,811.25, 52,179.66 and 21,044.25 is: 29,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,811.25 : 52,179.66 = 21,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,811.25/52,179.66 = 21,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,811.25x = 52,179.66 × 21,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,811.25x = 1,098,081,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,081,809.96/37,811.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,041.14

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