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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,971.08, 52,387.26 and 22,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,971.08, 52,387.26 and 22,049.72 is: 30,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,971.08 : 52,387.26 = 22,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,971.08/52,387.26 = 22,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,971.08x = 52,387.26 × 22,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,971.08x = 1,155,124,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,124,414.57/37,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,421.16

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