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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,992.13, 52,435.65 and 22,085.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,992.13, 52,435.65 and 22,085.81 is: 30,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,992.13 : 52,435.65 = 22,085.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,992.13/52,435.65 = 22,085.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,992.13x = 52,435.65 × 22,085.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,992.13x = 1,158,083,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,083,540.95/37,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,482.20

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