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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.36, 52,303.92 and 21,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.36, 52,303.92 and 21,552 is: 29,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.36 : 52,303.92 = 21,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.36/52,303.92 = 21,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.36x = 52,303.92 × 21,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.36x = 1,127,254,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,254,083.84/37,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,738.65

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