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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,916.55, 52,316.82 and 21,998.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,916.55, 52,316.82 and 21,998.97 is: 30,353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,916.55 : 52,316.82 = 21,998.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,916.55/52,316.82 = 21,998.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,916.55x = 52,316.82 × 21,998.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,916.55x = 1,150,916,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,916,153.68/37,916.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,353.93

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