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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,989.54, 52,427.43 and 22,886.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,989.54, 52,427.43 and 22,886.82 is: 31,584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,989.54 : 52,427.43 = 22,886.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,989.54/52,427.43 = 22,886.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,989.54x = 52,427.43 × 22,886.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,989.54x = 1,199,897,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,897,153.47/37,989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,584.94

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