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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,817, 52,187.70 and 21,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,817, 52,187.70 and 21,050.12 is: 29,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,817 : 52,187.70 = 21,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,817/52,187.70 = 21,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,817x = 52,187.70 × 21,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,817x = 1,098,557,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,557,347.52/37,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,049.30

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