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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,876.91, 52,274.61 and 22,777.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,876.91, 52,274.61 and 22,777.29 is: 31,435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,876.91 : 52,274.61 = 22,777.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,876.91/52,274.61 = 22,777.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,876.91x = 52,274.61 × 22,777.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,876.91x = 1,190,673,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,673,951.61/37,876.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,435.35

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