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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,950.88, 52,372.56 and 22,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,950.88, 52,372.56 and 22,036 is: 30,409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,950.88 : 52,372.56 = 22,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,950.88/52,372.56 = 22,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,950.88x = 52,372.56 × 22,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,950.88x = 1,154,081,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,081,732.16/37,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,409.88

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