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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,005.84, 51,052.41 and 22,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,005.84, 51,052.41 and 22,671.27 is: 31,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,005.84 : 51,052.41 = 22,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,005.84/51,052.41 = 22,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,005.84x = 51,052.41 × 22,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,005.84x = 1,157,422,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,422,971.26/37,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,276.77

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