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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,758.93, 52,103.07 and 22,652.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,758.93, 52,103.07 and 22,652.19 is: 31,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,758.93 : 52,103.07 = 22,652.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,758.93/52,103.07 = 22,652.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,758.93x = 52,103.07 × 22,652.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,758.93x = 1,180,248,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,248,641.22/37,758.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,257.47

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