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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,976.01, 52,407.05 and 21,209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,976.01, 52,407.05 and 21,209.01 is: 29,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,976.01 : 52,407.05 = 21,209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,976.01/52,407.05 = 21,209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,976.01x = 52,407.05 × 21,209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,976.01x = 1,111,501,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,501,541.48/37,976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,268.52

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