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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,961.77, 52,393.66 and 22,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,961.77, 52,393.66 and 22,055.45 is: 30,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,961.77 : 52,393.66 = 22,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,961.77/52,393.66 = 22,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,961.77x = 52,393.66 × 22,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,961.77x = 1,155,565,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,565,748.45/37,961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,440.25

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