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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,954.30, 52,373.98 and 22,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,954.30, 52,373.98 and 22,039.94 is: 30,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,954.30 : 52,373.98 = 22,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,954.30/52,373.98 = 22,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,954.30x = 52,373.98 × 22,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,954.30x = 1,154,319,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,319,376.76/37,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,413.40

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