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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,976.94, 52,407.54 and 22,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,976.94, 52,407.54 and 22,061.52 is: 30,444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,976.94 : 52,407.54 = 22,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,976.94/52,407.54 = 22,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,976.94x = 52,407.54 × 22,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,976.94x = 1,156,189,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,189,991.86/37,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,444.53

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