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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,827, 52,201.62 and 21,060.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,827, 52,201.62 and 21,060.36 is: 29,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,827 : 52,201.62 = 21,060.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,827/52,201.62 = 21,060.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,827x = 52,201.62 × 21,060.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,827x = 1,099,384,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,384,909.78/37,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,063.50

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