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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,863, 52,252.68 and 21,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,863, 52,252.68 and 21,952.44 is: 30,295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,863 : 52,252.68 = 21,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,863/52,252.68 = 21,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,863x = 52,252.68 × 21,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,863x = 1,147,073,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,073,822.54/37,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,295.38

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