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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,934.63, 52,351.43 and 21,167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,934.63, 52,351.43 and 21,167.63 is: 29,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,934.63 : 52,351.43 = 21,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,934.63/52,351.43 = 21,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,934.63x = 52,351.43 × 21,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,934.63x = 1,108,155,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,155,332.62/37,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,212.24

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