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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,870.54, 52,261.95 and 21,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,870.54, 52,261.95 and 21,103.54 is: 29,123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,870.54 : 52,261.95 = 21,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,870.54/52,261.95 = 21,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,870.54x = 52,261.95 × 21,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,870.54x = 1,102,912,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,912,152.30/37,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,123.22

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