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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,849.06, 52,226.97 and 21,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,849.06, 52,226.97 and 21,933.22 is: 30,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,849.06 : 52,226.97 = 21,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,849.06/52,226.97 = 21,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,849.06x = 52,226.97 × 21,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,849.06x = 1,145,505,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,505,622.94/37,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,265.10

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