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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,955.52, 52,389.74 and 22,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,955.52, 52,389.74 and 22,047.12 is: 30,431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,955.52 : 52,389.74 = 22,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,955.52/52,389.74 = 22,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,955.52x = 52,389.74 × 22,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,955.52x = 1,155,042,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,042,884.55/37,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,431.49

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