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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,921.50, 52,342.08 and 22,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,921.50, 52,342.08 and 22,011.07 is: 30,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,921.50 : 52,342.08 = 22,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,921.50/52,342.08 = 22,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,921.50x = 52,342.08 × 22,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,921.50x = 1,152,105,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,105,360.79/37,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,381.32

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