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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,979.96, 52,408.24 and 22,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,979.96, 52,408.24 and 22,663.68 is: 31,273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,979.96 : 52,408.24 = 22,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,979.96/52,408.24 = 22,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,979.96x = 52,408.24 × 22,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,979.96x = 1,187,763,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,763,580.72/37,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,273.43

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