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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,956, 52,379.52 and 21,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,956, 52,379.52 and 21,189.12 is: 29,241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,956 : 52,379.52 = 21,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,956/52,379.52 = 21,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,956x = 52,379.52 × 21,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,956x = 1,109,875,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,875,934.82/37,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,241.12

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