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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,952.87, 52,370.98 and 22,034.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,952.87, 52,370.98 and 22,034.21 is: 30,404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,952.87 : 52,370.98 = 22,034.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,952.87/52,370.98 = 22,034.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,952.87x = 52,370.98 × 22,034.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,952.87x = 1,153,952,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,952,854.29/37,952.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,404.89

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