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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,979.93, 56,892.44 and 22,977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,979.93, 56,892.44 and 22,977.72 is: 34,419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,979.93 : 56,892.44 = 22,977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,979.93/56,892.44 = 22,977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,979.93x = 56,892.44 × 22,977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,979.93x = 1,307,258,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,258,613.88/37,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,419.72

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