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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,864.26, 52,251.48 and 22,552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,864.26, 52,251.48 and 22,552.02 is: 31,121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,864.26 : 52,251.48 = 22,552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,864.26/52,251.48 = 22,552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,864.26x = 52,251.48 × 22,552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,864.26x = 1,178,376,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,376,421.99/37,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,121.07

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