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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,835.62, 52,210.65 and 21,917.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,835.62, 52,210.65 and 21,917.23 is: 30,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,835.62 : 52,210.65 = 21,917.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,835.62/52,210.65 = 21,917.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,835.62x = 52,210.65 × 21,917.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,835.62x = 1,144,312,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,312,824.50/37,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,244.33

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