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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,955.09, 52,373.72 and 22,036.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,955.09, 52,373.72 and 22,036.37 is: 30,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,955.09 : 52,373.72 = 22,036.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,955.09/52,373.72 = 22,036.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,955.09x = 52,373.72 × 22,036.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,955.09x = 1,154,126,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,126,465.42/37,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,407.68

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