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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,741.20, 52,069.56 and 22,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,741.20, 52,069.56 and 22,638.74 is: 31,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,741.20 : 52,069.56 = 22,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,741.20/52,069.56 = 22,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,741.20x = 52,069.56 × 22,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,741.20x = 1,178,789,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,789,230.75/37,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,233.49

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