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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,971.96, 52,397.40 and 22,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,971.96, 52,397.40 and 22,059.76 is: 30,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,971.96 : 52,397.40 = 22,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,971.96/52,397.40 = 22,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,971.96x = 52,397.40 × 22,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,971.96x = 1,155,874,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,874,068.62/37,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,440.20

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