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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,853.95, 52,235.95 and 22,747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,853.95, 52,235.95 and 22,747.25 is: 31,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,853.95 : 52,235.95 = 22,747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,853.95/52,235.95 = 22,747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,853.95x = 52,235.95 × 22,747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,853.95x = 1,188,224,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,224,213.64/37,853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,389.70

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