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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,035.69, 51,113.15 and 22,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,035.69, 51,113.15 and 22,705.13 is: 31,335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,035.69 : 51,113.15 = 22,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,035.69/51,113.15 = 22,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,035.69x = 51,113.15 × 22,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,035.69x = 1,160,530,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,530,346.37/37,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,335.46

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