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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,960.06, 52,382.28 and 22,849.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,960.06, 52,382.28 and 22,849.78 is: 31,531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,960.06 : 52,382.28 = 22,849.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,960.06/52,382.28 = 22,849.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,960.06x = 52,382.28 × 22,849.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,960.06x = 1,196,923,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,923,573.90/37,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,531.13

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