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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,895.39, 52,297.78 and 21,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,895.39, 52,297.78 and 21,762.52 is: 30,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,895.39 : 52,297.78 = 21,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,895.39/52,297.78 = 21,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,895.39x = 52,297.78 × 21,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,895.39x = 1,138,131,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,131,571.83/37,895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,033.51

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