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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,955.67, 52,386.80 and 22,039.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,955.67, 52,386.80 and 22,039.17 is: 30,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,955.67 : 52,386.80 = 22,039.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,955.67/52,386.80 = 22,039.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,955.67x = 52,386.80 × 22,039.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,955.67x = 1,154,561,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,561,480.76/37,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,418.68

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