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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,951.08, 52,369.38 and 22,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,951.08, 52,369.38 and 22,030.44 is: 30,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,951.08 : 52,369.38 = 22,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,951.08/52,369.38 = 22,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,951.08x = 52,369.38 × 22,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,951.08x = 1,153,720,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,720,483.93/37,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,400.20

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