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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,709.96, 52,036.70 and 21,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,709.96, 52,036.70 and 21,795.44 is: 30,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,709.96 : 52,036.70 = 21,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,709.96/52,036.70 = 21,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,709.96x = 52,036.70 × 21,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,709.96x = 1,134,162,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,162,772.65/37,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,075.95

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