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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,960.94, 52,382.22 and 22,048.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,960.94, 52,382.22 and 22,048.76 is: 30,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,960.94 : 52,382.22 = 22,048.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,960.94/52,382.22 = 22,048.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,960.94x = 52,382.22 × 22,048.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,960.94x = 1,154,962,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,962,997.05/37,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,425.04

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