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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,995.84, 52,425.36 and 22,884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,995.84, 52,425.36 and 22,884.48 is: 31,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,995.84 : 52,425.36 = 22,884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,995.84/52,425.36 = 22,884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,995.84x = 52,425.36 × 22,884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,995.84x = 1,199,727,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,727,102.41/37,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,575.22

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