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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,546.64, 51,805.68 and 22,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,546.64, 51,805.68 and 22,444.08 is: 30,967.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,546.64 : 51,805.68 = 22,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,546.64/51,805.68 = 22,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,546.64x = 51,805.68 × 22,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,546.64x = 1,162,730,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,730,826.37/37,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,967.64

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