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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,929.59, 52,332.04 and 22,814.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,929.59, 52,332.04 and 22,814.69 is: 31,477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,929.59 : 52,332.04 = 22,814.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,929.59/52,332.04 = 22,814.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,929.59x = 52,332.04 × 22,814.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,929.59x = 1,193,939,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,939,269.67/37,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,477.78

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