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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,985.95, 52,419.27 and 20,989.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,985.95, 52,419.27 and 20,989.90 is: 28,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,985.95 : 52,419.27 = 20,989.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,985.95/52,419.27 = 20,989.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,985.95x = 52,419.27 × 20,989.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,985.95x = 1,100,275,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,275,235.37/37,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,965.32

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