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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,881.04, 52,277.48 and 21,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,881.04, 52,277.48 and 21,114 is: 29,138.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,881.04 : 52,277.48 = 21,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,881.04/52,277.48 = 21,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,881.04x = 52,277.48 × 21,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,881.04x = 1,103,786,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,786,712.72/37,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,138.24

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