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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.62, 51,052.05 and 22,662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.62, 51,052.05 and 22,662.06 is: 31,263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.62 : 51,052.05 = 22,662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.62/51,052.05 = 22,662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.62x = 51,052.05 × 22,662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.62x = 1,156,944,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,944,620.22/37,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,263.18

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