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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,985.96, 52,425.52 and 22,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,985.96, 52,425.52 and 22,886.48 is: 31,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,985.96 : 52,425.52 = 22,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,985.96/52,425.52 = 22,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,985.96x = 52,425.52 × 22,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,985.96x = 1,199,835,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,835,614.97/37,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,586.29

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