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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,915.62, 52,313.97 and 22,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,915.62, 52,313.97 and 22,803.42 is: 31,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,915.62 : 52,313.97 = 22,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,915.62/52,313.97 = 22,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,915.62x = 52,313.97 × 22,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,915.62x = 1,192,937,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,937,429.78/37,915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,462.95

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