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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,968.94, 52,393.26 and 22,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,968.94, 52,393.26 and 22,056.76 is: 30,436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,968.94 : 52,393.26 = 22,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,968.94/52,393.26 = 22,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,968.94x = 52,393.26 × 22,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,968.94x = 1,155,625,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,625,561.44/37,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,436.08

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