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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,962, 52,385.24 and 22,859.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,962, 52,385.24 and 22,859.55 is: 31,544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,962 : 52,385.24 = 22,859.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,962/52,385.24 = 22,859.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,962x = 52,385.24 × 22,859.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,962x = 1,197,503,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,503,070.19/37,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,544.78

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