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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,953.87, 52,372.36 and 22,035.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,953.87, 52,372.36 and 22,035.21 is: 30,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,953.87 : 52,372.36 = 22,035.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,953.87/52,372.36 = 22,035.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,953.87x = 52,372.36 × 22,035.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,953.87x = 1,154,035,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,035,950.80/37,953.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,406.28

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