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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,026.36, 51,105.87 and 22,871.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,026.36, 51,105.87 and 22,871.10 is: 31,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,026.36 : 51,105.87 = 22,871.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,026.36/51,105.87 = 22,871.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,026.36x = 51,105.87 × 22,871.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,026.36x = 1,168,847,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,847,463.36/37,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,567.98

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