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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,811.52, 52,179.39 and 21,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,811.52, 52,179.39 and 21,044.52 is: 29,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,811.52 : 52,179.39 = 21,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,811.52/52,179.39 = 21,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,811.52x = 52,179.39 × 21,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,811.52x = 1,098,090,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,090,216.44/37,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,041.16

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