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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,910.72, 52,317.14 and 21,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,910.72, 52,317.14 and 21,995.44 is: 30,353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,910.72 : 52,317.14 = 21,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,910.72/52,317.14 = 21,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,910.72x = 52,317.14 × 21,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,910.72x = 1,150,738,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,738,513.84/37,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,353.91

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