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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,825.24, 52,192.38 and 21,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,825.24, 52,192.38 and 21,055 is: 29,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,825.24 : 52,192.38 = 21,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,825.24/52,192.38 = 21,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,825.24x = 52,192.38 × 21,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,825.24x = 1,098,910,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,910,560.90/37,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,052.31

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