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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,909.26, 52,297.86 and 21,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,909.26, 52,297.86 and 21,984.48 is: 30,328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,909.26 : 52,297.86 = 21,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,909.26/52,297.86 = 21,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,909.26x = 52,297.86 × 21,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,909.26x = 1,149,740,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,740,885.80/37,909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,328.76

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