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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,934.93, 52,350.24 and 21,167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,934.93, 52,350.24 and 21,167.93 is: 29,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,934.93 : 52,350.24 = 21,167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,934.93/52,350.24 = 21,167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,934.93x = 52,350.24 × 21,167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,934.93x = 1,108,146,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,146,215.80/37,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,211.76

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