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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,916.36, 52,325.70 and 21,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,916.36, 52,325.70 and 21,149 is: 29,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,916.36 : 52,325.70 = 21,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,916.36/52,325.70 = 21,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,916.36x = 52,325.70 × 21,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,916.36x = 1,106,636,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,636,229.30/37,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,186.25

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