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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,972.98, 52,402.50 and 22,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,972.98, 52,402.50 and 22,066.74 is: 30,451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,972.98 : 52,402.50 = 22,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,972.98/52,402.50 = 22,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,972.98x = 52,402.50 × 22,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,972.98x = 1,156,352,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,352,342.85/37,972.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,451.98

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