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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,949.88, 52,371.18 and 22,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,949.88, 52,371.18 and 22,035 is: 30,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,949.88 : 52,371.18 = 22,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,949.88/52,371.18 = 22,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,949.88x = 52,371.18 × 22,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,949.88x = 1,153,998,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,998,951.30/37,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,408.50

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