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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,837, 52,216.68 and 21,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,837, 52,216.68 and 21,070 is: 29,077.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,837 : 52,216.68 = 21,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,837/52,216.68 = 21,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,837x = 52,216.68 × 21,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,837x = 1,100,205,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,205,447.60/37,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,077.50

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