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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,991.85, 52,430.76 and 22,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,991.85, 52,430.76 and 22,889.27 is: 31,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,991.85 : 52,430.76 = 22,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,991.85/52,430.76 = 22,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,991.85x = 52,430.76 × 22,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,991.85x = 1,200,101,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,101,559.79/37,991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,588.39

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