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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,911.69, 52,301.22 and 21,986.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,911.69, 52,301.22 and 21,986.92 is: 30,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,911.69 : 52,301.22 = 21,986.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,911.69/52,301.22 = 21,986.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,911.69x = 52,301.22 × 21,986.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,911.69x = 1,149,942,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,942,740.04/37,911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,332.14

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