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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,931.97, 52,363.83 and 22,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,931.97, 52,363.83 and 22,013.34 is: 30,388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,931.97 : 52,363.83 = 22,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,931.97/52,363.83 = 22,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,931.97x = 52,363.83 × 22,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,931.97x = 1,152,702,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,702,793.49/37,931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,388.69

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