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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,811.54, 52,180.26 and 21,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,811.54, 52,180.26 and 21,044.54 is: 29,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,811.54 : 52,180.26 = 21,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,811.54/52,180.26 = 21,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,811.54x = 52,180.26 × 21,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,811.54x = 1,098,109,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,109,568.78/37,811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,041.65

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