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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,990.08, 52,425.90 and 22,074.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,990.08, 52,425.90 and 22,074.39 is: 30,462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,990.08 : 52,425.90 = 22,074.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,990.08/52,425.90 = 22,074.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,990.08x = 52,425.90 × 22,074.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,990.08x = 1,157,269,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,269,762.70/37,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,462.42

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