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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.90, 52,312.72 and 21,990.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.90, 52,312.72 and 21,990.35 is: 30,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.90 : 52,312.72 = 21,990.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.90/52,312.72 = 21,990.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.90x = 52,312.72 × 21,990.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.90x = 1,150,374,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,374,788.18/37,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,348.18

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