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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,936.54, 52,335.48 and 22,820.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,936.54, 52,335.48 and 22,820.32 is: 31,481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,936.54 : 52,335.48 = 22,820.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,936.54/52,335.48 = 22,820.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,936.54x = 52,335.48 × 22,820.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,936.54x = 1,194,312,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,312,400.95/37,936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,481.85

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