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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,942.78, 52,362.30 and 22,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,942.78, 52,362.30 and 22,026.28 is: 30,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,942.78 : 52,362.30 = 22,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,942.78/52,362.30 = 22,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,942.78x = 52,362.30 × 22,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,942.78x = 1,153,346,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,346,681.24/37,942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,397.00

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