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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,930.41, 52,356.15 and 22,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,930.41, 52,356.15 and 22,011.75 is: 30,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,930.41 : 52,356.15 = 22,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,930.41/52,356.15 = 22,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,930.41x = 52,356.15 × 22,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,930.41x = 1,152,450,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,450,484.76/37,930.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,383.29

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