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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,927.59, 52,329.29 and 22,812.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,927.59, 52,329.29 and 22,812.69 is: 31,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,927.59 : 52,329.29 = 22,812.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,927.59/52,329.29 = 22,812.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,927.59x = 52,329.29 × 22,812.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,927.59x = 1,193,771,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,771,756.63/37,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,475.02

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