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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,953.74, 52,372.19 and 22,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,953.74, 52,372.19 and 22,035.08 is: 30,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,953.74 : 52,372.19 = 22,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,953.74/52,372.19 = 22,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,953.74x = 52,372.19 × 22,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,953.74x = 1,154,025,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,025,286.25/37,953.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,406.10

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