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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,524, 51,784.08 and 22,620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,524, 51,784.08 and 22,620.96 is: 31,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,524 : 51,784.08 = 22,620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,524/51,784.08 = 22,620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,524x = 51,784.08 × 22,620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,524x = 1,171,405,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,405,602.32/37,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,217.50

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