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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,828, 52,202.72 and 21,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,828, 52,202.72 and 21,064.96 is: 29,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,828 : 52,202.72 = 21,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,828/52,202.72 = 21,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,828x = 52,202.72 × 21,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,828x = 1,099,648,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,648,208.69/37,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,069.69

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