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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,786.86, 52,140.11 and 22,676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,786.86, 52,140.11 and 22,676.22 is: 31,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,786.86 : 52,140.11 = 22,676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,786.86/52,140.11 = 22,676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,786.86x = 52,140.11 × 22,676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,786.86x = 1,182,340,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,340,491.80/37,786.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,289.73

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