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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,005.12, 51,049.98 and 22,660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,005.12, 51,049.98 and 22,660.56 is: 31,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,005.12 : 51,049.98 = 22,660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,005.12/51,049.98 = 22,660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,005.12x = 51,049.98 × 22,660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,005.12x = 1,156,821,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,821,134.79/37,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,261.11

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