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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,996.62, 52,435.47 and 22,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,996.62, 52,435.47 and 22,084.14 is: 30,476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,996.62 : 52,435.47 = 22,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,996.62/52,435.47 = 22,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,996.62x = 52,435.47 × 22,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,996.62x = 1,157,992,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,992,260.45/37,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,476.19

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