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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,977.54, 52,405.47 and 22,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,977.54, 52,405.47 and 22,061.76 is: 30,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,977.54 : 52,405.47 = 22,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,977.54/52,405.47 = 22,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,977.54x = 52,405.47 × 22,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,977.54x = 1,156,156,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,156,901.83/37,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,443.18

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