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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,922.27, 52,328.78 and 22,003.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,922.27, 52,328.78 and 22,003.64 is: 30,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,922.27 : 52,328.78 = 22,003.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,922.27/52,328.78 = 22,003.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,922.27x = 52,328.78 × 22,003.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,922.27x = 1,151,423,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,423,265.10/37,922.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,362.72

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