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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,969.96, 52,394.62 and 22,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,969.96, 52,394.62 and 22,057.76 is: 30,437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,969.96 : 52,394.62 = 22,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,969.96/52,394.62 = 22,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,969.96x = 52,394.62 × 22,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,969.96x = 1,155,707,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,707,953.25/37,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,437.43

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