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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,954.87, 52,373.74 and 22,036.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,954.87, 52,373.74 and 22,036.21 is: 30,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,954.87 : 52,373.74 = 22,036.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,954.87/52,373.74 = 22,036.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,954.87x = 52,373.74 × 22,036.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,954.87x = 1,154,118,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,118,733.13/37,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,407.66

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