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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,565.02, 51,835.89 and 22,454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,565.02, 51,835.89 and 22,454.74 is: 30,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,565.02 : 51,835.89 = 22,454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,565.02/51,835.89 = 22,454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,565.02x = 51,835.89 × 22,454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,565.02x = 1,163,961,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,961,432.62/37,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,985.25

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