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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,976.67, 56,964.83 and 21,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,976.67, 56,964.83 and 21,101.73 is: 31,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,976.67 : 56,964.83 = 21,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,976.67/56,964.83 = 21,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,976.67x = 56,964.83 × 21,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,976.67x = 1,202,056,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,056,356.65/37,976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,652.49

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