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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,926, 52,340.40 and 21,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,926, 52,340.40 and 21,159.36 is: 29,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,926 : 52,340.40 = 21,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,926/52,340.40 = 21,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,926x = 52,340.40 × 21,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,926x = 1,107,489,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,489,366.14/37,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,201.32

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