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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.42, 52,308.90 and 21,992.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.42, 52,308.90 and 21,992.61 is: 30,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.42 : 52,308.90 = 21,992.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.42/52,308.90 = 21,992.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.42x = 52,308.90 × 21,992.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.42x = 1,150,409,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,409,237.23/37,905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,349.47

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