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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,951.02, 52,369.29 and 21,813.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,951.02, 52,369.29 and 21,813.21 is: 30,100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,951.02 : 52,369.29 = 21,813.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,951.02/52,369.29 = 21,813.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,951.02x = 52,369.29 × 21,813.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,951.02x = 1,142,342,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,342,320.32/37,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,100.44

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