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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,926.90, 52,317.36 and 22,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,926.90, 52,317.36 and 22,009.32 is: 30,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,926.90 : 52,317.36 = 22,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,926.90/52,317.36 = 22,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,926.90x = 52,317.36 × 22,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,926.90x = 1,151,469,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,469,517.80/37,926.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,360.23

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