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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,803.16, 52,146.39 and 22,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,803.16, 52,146.39 and 22,687.12 is: 31,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,803.16 : 52,146.39 = 22,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,803.16/52,146.39 = 22,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,803.16x = 52,146.39 × 22,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,803.16x = 1,183,051,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,051,407.50/37,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,295.04

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