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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,975.84, 52,409.84 and 22,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,975.84, 52,409.84 and 22,059.34 is: 30,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,975.84 : 52,409.84 = 22,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,975.84/52,409.84 = 22,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,975.84x = 52,409.84 × 22,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,975.84x = 1,156,126,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,126,238.58/37,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,443.73

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