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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,316.63, 51,497.88 and 22,971.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,316.63, 51,497.88 and 22,971.13 is: 31,700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,316.63 : 51,497.88 = 22,971.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,316.63/51,497.88 = 22,971.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,316.63x = 51,497.88 × 22,971.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,316.63x = 1,182,964,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,964,281.32/37,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,700.72

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