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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,886.94, 52,287.51 and 21,119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,886.94, 52,287.51 and 21,119.58 is: 29,146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,886.94 : 52,287.51 = 21,119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,886.94/52,287.51 = 21,119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,886.94x = 52,287.51 × 21,119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,886.94x = 1,104,290,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,290,250.45/37,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,146.99

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