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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,977.94, 52,408.92 and 22,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,977.94, 52,408.92 and 22,062.52 is: 30,445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,977.94 : 52,408.92 = 22,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,977.94/52,408.92 = 22,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,977.94x = 52,408.92 × 22,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,977.94x = 1,156,272,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,272,845.68/37,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,445.91

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