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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,010.92, 51,074.50 and 22,665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,010.92, 51,074.50 and 22,665.96 is: 31,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,010.92 : 51,074.50 = 22,665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,010.92/51,074.50 = 22,665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,010.92x = 51,074.50 × 22,665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,010.92x = 1,157,652,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,652,574.02/37,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,278.68

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