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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,961.94, 52,383.60 and 22,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,961.94, 52,383.60 and 22,049.76 is: 30,426.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,961.94 : 52,383.60 = 22,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,961.94/52,383.60 = 22,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,961.94x = 52,383.60 × 22,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,961.94x = 1,155,045,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,045,807.94/37,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,426.42

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