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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,855, 52,239.90 and 21,089.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,855, 52,239.90 and 21,089.08 is: 29,102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,855 : 52,239.90 = 21,089.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,855/52,239.90 = 21,089.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,855x = 52,239.90 × 21,089.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,855x = 1,101,691,430.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,691,430.29/37,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,102.93

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