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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,991.23, 52,429.73 and 22,888.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,991.23, 52,429.73 and 22,888.63 is: 31,587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,991.23 : 52,429.73 = 22,888.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,991.23/52,429.73 = 22,888.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,991.23x = 52,429.73 × 22,888.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,991.23x = 1,200,044,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,044,690.97/37,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,587.41

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