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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,727.94, 52,069.08 and 22,628.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,727.94, 52,069.08 and 22,628.91 is: 31,230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,727.94 : 52,069.08 = 22,628.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,727.94/52,069.08 = 22,628.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,727.94x = 52,069.08 × 22,628.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,727.94x = 1,178,266,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,266,525.10/37,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,230.61

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