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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905, 52,310.52 and 21,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905, 52,310.52 and 21,138 is: 29,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905 : 52,310.52 = 21,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905/52,310.52 = 21,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905x = 52,310.52 × 21,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905x = 1,105,739,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,739,771.76/37,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,171.34

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