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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,907.85, 52,315.40 and 21,992.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,907.85, 52,315.40 and 21,992.31 is: 30,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,907.85 : 52,315.40 = 21,992.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,907.85/52,315.40 = 21,992.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,907.85x = 52,315.40 × 21,992.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,907.85x = 1,150,536,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,536,549.55/37,907.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,350.88

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