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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,911, 52,317.18 and 21,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,911, 52,317.18 and 21,144 is: 29,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,911 : 52,317.18 = 21,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,911/52,317.18 = 21,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,911x = 52,317.18 × 21,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,911x = 1,106,194,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,194,453.92/37,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,178.72

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