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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,744.20, 52,089.90 and 22,637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,744.20, 52,089.90 and 22,637.43 is: 31,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,744.20 : 52,089.90 = 22,637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,744.20/52,089.90 = 22,637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,744.20x = 52,089.90 × 22,637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,744.20x = 1,179,181,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,181,464.96/37,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,241.40

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