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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,919.93, 52,329.15 and 20,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,919.93, 52,329.15 and 20,924.33 is: 28,875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,919.93 : 52,329.15 = 20,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,919.93/52,329.15 = 20,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,919.93x = 52,329.15 × 20,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,919.93x = 1,094,952,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,952,403.22/37,919.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,875.38

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