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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,954.98, 52,365.69 and 21,184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,954.98, 52,365.69 and 21,184.74 is: 29,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,954.98 : 52,365.69 = 21,184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,954.98/52,365.69 = 21,184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,954.98x = 52,365.69 × 21,184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,954.98x = 1,109,353,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,353,527.57/37,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,228.14

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