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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,959.06, 52,380.90 and 22,848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,959.06, 52,380.90 and 22,848.78 is: 31,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,959.06 : 52,380.90 = 22,848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,959.06/52,380.90 = 22,848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,959.06x = 52,380.90 × 22,848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,959.06x = 1,196,839,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,839,660.30/37,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,529.75

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