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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,960.73, 56,863.74 and 22,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,960.73, 56,863.74 and 22,958.72 is: 34,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,960.73 : 56,863.74 = 22,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,960.73/56,863.74 = 22,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,960.73x = 56,863.74 × 22,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,960.73x = 1,305,518,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,518,684.81/37,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,391.30

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