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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,904.90, 52,311.21 and 21,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,904.90, 52,311.21 and 21,994.70 is: 30,354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,904.90 : 52,311.21 = 21,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,904.90/52,311.21 = 21,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,904.90x = 52,311.21 × 21,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,904.90x = 1,150,569,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,569,370.59/37,904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,354.11

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