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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,955.13, 52,384.98 and 22,642.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,955.13, 52,384.98 and 22,642.69 is: 31,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,955.13 : 52,384.98 = 22,642.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,955.13/52,384.98 = 22,642.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,955.13x = 52,384.98 × 22,642.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,955.13x = 1,186,136,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,136,787.60/37,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,251.03

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