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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,913.22, 52,315.20 and 21,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,913.22, 52,315.20 and 21,995.37 is: 30,350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,913.22 : 52,315.20 = 21,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,913.22/52,315.20 = 21,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,913.22x = 52,315.20 × 21,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,913.22x = 1,150,692,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,692,180.62/37,913.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,350.68

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