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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,934.67, 52,317.71 and 22,824.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,934.67, 52,317.71 and 22,824.51 is: 31,478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,934.67 : 52,317.71 = 22,824.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,934.67/52,317.71 = 22,824.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,934.67x = 52,317.71 × 22,824.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,934.67x = 1,194,126,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,126,132.36/37,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,478.49

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