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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,944.82, 52,363.77 and 21,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,944.82, 52,363.77 and 21,177.82 is: 29,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,944.82 : 52,363.77 = 21,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,944.82/52,363.77 = 21,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,944.82x = 52,363.77 × 21,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,944.82x = 1,108,950,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,950,495.58/37,944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,225.35

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