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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,004.61, 51,075.86 and 22,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,004.61, 51,075.86 and 22,849.32 is: 31,537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,004.61 : 51,075.86 = 22,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,004.61/51,075.86 = 22,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,004.61x = 51,075.86 × 22,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,004.61x = 1,167,048,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,048,555.17/37,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,537.92

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