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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,919.04, 52,311.66 and 22,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,919.04, 52,311.66 and 22,803 is: 31,458.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,919.04 : 52,311.66 = 22,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,919.04/52,311.66 = 22,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,919.04x = 52,311.66 × 22,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,919.04x = 1,192,862,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,862,782.98/37,919.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,458.15

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