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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,688.19, 52,018.88 and 22,589.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,688.19, 52,018.88 and 22,589.79 is: 31,179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,688.19 : 52,018.88 = 22,589.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,688.19/52,018.88 = 22,589.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,688.19x = 52,018.88 × 22,589.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,688.19x = 1,175,095,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,095,462.29/37,688.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,179.41

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