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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.67, 52,063.36 and 22,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.67, 52,063.36 and 22,619.52 is: 31,212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.67 : 52,063.36 = 22,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.67/52,063.36 = 22,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.67x = 52,063.36 × 22,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.67x = 1,177,648,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,648,156.24/37,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,212.79

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