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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,954.52, 52,388.36 and 22,046.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,954.52, 52,388.36 and 22,046.12 is: 30,430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,954.52 : 52,388.36 = 22,046.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,954.52/52,388.36 = 22,046.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,954.52x = 52,388.36 × 22,046.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,954.52x = 1,154,960,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,960,071.16/37,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,430.11

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