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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,873.26, 52,265.22 and 22,774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,873.26, 52,265.22 and 22,774.62 is: 31,429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,873.26 : 52,265.22 = 22,774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,873.26/52,265.22 = 22,774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,873.26x = 52,265.22 × 22,774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,873.26x = 1,190,320,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,320,524.72/37,873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,429.05

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