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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,934.92, 52,355.46 and 21,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,934.92, 52,355.46 and 21,169 is: 29,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,934.92 : 52,355.46 = 21,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,934.92/52,355.46 = 21,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,934.92x = 52,355.46 × 21,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,934.92x = 1,108,312,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,312,732.74/37,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,216.16

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