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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,759.93, 52,104.45 and 22,653.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,759.93, 52,104.45 and 22,653.19 is: 31,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,759.93 : 52,104.45 = 22,653.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,759.93/52,104.45 = 22,653.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,759.93x = 52,104.45 × 22,653.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,759.93x = 1,180,332,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,332,005.70/37,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,258.85

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