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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,979.11, 52,408.15 and 22,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,979.11, 52,408.15 and 22,064.60 is: 30,447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,979.11 : 52,408.15 = 22,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,979.11/52,408.15 = 22,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,979.11x = 52,408.15 × 22,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,979.11x = 1,156,364,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,364,942.35/37,979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,447.39

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