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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,486.59, 56,202.10 and 22,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,486.59, 56,202.10 and 22,692 is: 34,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,486.59 : 56,202.10 = 22,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,486.59/56,202.10 = 22,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,486.59x = 56,202.10 × 22,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,486.59x = 1,275,338,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,338,053.20/37,486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,021.18

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