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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,947.29, 52,371.87 and 22,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,947.29, 52,371.87 and 22,031.74 is: 30,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,947.29 : 52,371.87 = 22,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,947.29/52,371.87 = 22,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,947.29x = 52,371.87 × 22,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,947.29x = 1,153,843,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,843,258.70/37,947.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,406.48

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