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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,967.13, 52,408.62 and 22,860.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,967.13, 52,408.62 and 22,860.54 is: 31,555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,967.13 : 52,408.62 = 22,860.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,967.13/52,408.62 = 22,860.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,967.13x = 52,408.62 × 22,860.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,967.13x = 1,198,089,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,089,353.85/37,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,555.96

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