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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.33, 52,070.97 and 22,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.33, 52,070.97 and 22,630.30 is: 31,232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.33 : 52,070.97 = 22,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.33/52,070.97 = 22,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.33x = 52,070.97 × 22,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.33x = 1,178,381,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,381,672.39/37,729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,232.51

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