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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,929.74, 52,361.25 and 22,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,929.74, 52,361.25 and 22,011.62 is: 30,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,929.74 : 52,361.25 = 22,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,929.74/52,361.25 = 22,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,929.74x = 52,361.25 × 22,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,929.74x = 1,152,555,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,555,937.73/37,929.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,386.60

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