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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,908.81, 52,297.25 and 21,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,908.81, 52,297.25 and 21,984.04 is: 30,328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,908.81 : 52,297.25 = 21,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,908.81/52,297.25 = 21,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,908.81x = 52,297.25 × 21,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,908.81x = 1,149,704,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,704,835.89/37,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,328.17

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