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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.64, 56,858.48 and 21,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.64, 56,858.48 and 21,277.36 is: 31,916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.64 : 56,858.48 = 21,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.64/56,858.48 = 21,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.64x = 56,858.48 × 21,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.64x = 1,209,798,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,798,348.01/37,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,916.05

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