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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,759.72, 52,105.32 and 22,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,759.72, 52,105.32 and 22,234.88 is: 30,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,759.72 : 52,105.32 = 22,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,759.72/52,105.32 = 22,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,759.72x = 52,105.32 × 22,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,759.72x = 1,158,555,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,555,537.56/37,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,682.31

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