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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,841.14, 52,220.78 and 21,934.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,841.14, 52,220.78 and 21,934.81 is: 30,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,841.14 : 52,220.78 = 21,934.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,841.14/52,220.78 = 21,934.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,841.14x = 52,220.78 × 21,934.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,841.14x = 1,145,452,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,452,777.68/37,841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,270.04

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