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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,963.59, 52,387.44 and 22,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,963.59, 52,387.44 and 22,861.14 is: 31,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,963.59 : 52,387.44 = 22,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,963.59/52,387.44 = 22,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,963.59x = 52,387.44 × 22,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,963.59x = 1,197,636,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,636,600.08/37,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,546.98

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