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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,830, 52,209.06 and 21,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,830, 52,209.06 and 21,063 is: 29,068.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,830 : 52,209.06 = 21,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,830/52,209.06 = 21,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,830x = 52,209.06 × 21,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,830x = 1,099,679,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,679,430.78/37,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,068.98

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