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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,893.12, 52,273.68 and 22,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,893.12, 52,273.68 and 22,778.64 is: 31,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,893.12 : 52,273.68 = 22,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,893.12/52,273.68 = 22,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,893.12x = 52,273.68 × 22,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,893.12x = 1,190,723,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,723,338.20/37,893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,423.21

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