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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,931.84, 52,363.66 and 22,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,931.84, 52,363.66 and 22,013.22 is: 30,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,931.84 : 52,363.66 = 22,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,931.84/52,363.66 = 22,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,931.84x = 52,363.66 × 22,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,931.84x = 1,152,692,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,692,395.70/37,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,388.52

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