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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,949.24, 52,365.97 and 22,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,949.24, 52,365.97 and 22,030.58 is: 30,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,949.24 : 52,365.97 = 22,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,949.24/52,365.97 = 22,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,949.24x = 52,365.97 × 22,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,949.24x = 1,153,652,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,652,691.36/37,949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,399.89

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