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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,933.92, 52,354.08 and 21,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,933.92, 52,354.08 and 21,168 is: 29,214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,933.92 : 52,354.08 = 21,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,933.92/52,354.08 = 21,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,933.92x = 52,354.08 × 21,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,933.92x = 1,108,231,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,231,165.44/37,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,214.78

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