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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.73, 52,385.13 and 22,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.73, 52,385.13 and 22,041.72 is: 30,412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.73 : 52,385.13 = 22,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.73/52,385.13 = 22,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.73x = 52,385.13 × 22,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.73x = 1,154,658,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,658,367.62/37,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,412.38

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