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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.24, 51,072.06 and 22,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.24, 51,072.06 and 22,666.79 is: 31,279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.24 : 51,072.06 = 22,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.24/51,072.06 = 22,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.24x = 51,072.06 × 22,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.24x = 1,157,639,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,639,871.57/37,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,279.75

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