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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,930.24, 52,361.94 and 22,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,930.24, 52,361.94 and 22,012.12 is: 30,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,930.24 : 52,361.94 = 22,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,930.24/52,361.94 = 22,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,930.24x = 52,361.94 × 22,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,930.24x = 1,152,597,306.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,597,306.71/37,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,387.29

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