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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,908.68, 52,309.78 and 21,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,908.68, 52,309.78 and 21,990.04 is: 30,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,908.68 : 52,309.78 = 21,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,908.68/52,309.78 = 21,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,908.68x = 52,309.78 × 21,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,908.68x = 1,150,294,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,294,154.59/37,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,343.82

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