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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,985.48, 52,398.06 and 22,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,985.48, 52,398.06 and 22,867.64 is: 31,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,985.48 : 52,398.06 = 22,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,985.48/52,398.06 = 22,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,985.48x = 52,398.06 × 22,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,985.48x = 1,198,219,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,219,972.78/37,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,544.16

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