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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,863.69, 52,251.98 and 22,756.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,863.69, 52,251.98 and 22,756.65 is: 31,404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,863.69 : 52,251.98 = 22,756.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,863.69/52,251.98 = 22,756.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,863.69x = 52,251.98 × 22,756.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,863.69x = 1,189,079,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,079,906.88/37,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,404.23

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