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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,995.86, 52,436.28 and 22,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,995.86, 52,436.28 and 22,893.26 is: 31,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,995.86 : 52,436.28 = 22,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,995.86/52,436.28 = 22,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,995.86x = 52,436.28 × 22,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,995.86x = 1,200,437,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,437,391.47/37,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,593.90

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