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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,922.36, 52,333.98 and 21,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,922.36, 52,333.98 and 21,155 is: 29,194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,922.36 : 52,333.98 = 21,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,922.36/52,333.98 = 21,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,922.36x = 52,333.98 × 21,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,922.36x = 1,107,125,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,125,346.90/37,922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,194.53

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