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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,959.62, 52,380.29 and 22,040.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,959.62, 52,380.29 and 22,040.96 is: 30,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,959.62 : 52,380.29 = 22,040.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,959.62/52,380.29 = 22,040.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,959.62x = 52,380.29 × 22,040.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,959.62x = 1,154,511,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,511,669.88/37,959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,414.21

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