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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,906.27, 52,315.17 and 21,991.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,906.27, 52,315.17 and 21,991.25 is: 30,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,906.27 : 52,315.17 = 21,991.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,906.27/52,315.17 = 21,991.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,906.27x = 52,315.17 × 21,991.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,906.27x = 1,150,475,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,475,982.26/37,906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,350.55

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