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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.59, 51,298.99 and 22,823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.59, 51,298.99 and 22,823.74 is: 31,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.59 : 51,298.99 = 22,823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.59/51,298.99 = 22,823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.59x = 51,298.99 × 22,823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.59x = 1,170,834,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,834,817.09/37,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,506.59

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