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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,870.38, 52,261.07 and 21,103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,870.38, 52,261.07 and 21,103.38 is: 29,122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,870.38 : 52,261.07 = 21,103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,870.38/52,261.07 = 21,103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,870.38x = 52,261.07 × 21,103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,870.38x = 1,102,885,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,885,113.90/37,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,122.63

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