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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.94, 52,390.50 and 22,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.94, 52,390.50 and 22,054.76 is: 30,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.94 : 52,390.50 = 22,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.94/52,390.50 = 22,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.94x = 52,390.50 × 22,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.94x = 1,155,459,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,459,903.78/37,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,433.32

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