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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,904.31, 52,291.29 and 22,788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,904.31, 52,291.29 and 22,788.22 is: 31,437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,904.31 : 52,291.29 = 22,788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,904.31/52,291.29 = 22,788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,904.31x = 52,291.29 × 22,788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,904.31x = 1,191,625,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,625,420.60/37,904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,437.73

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