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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,583.08, 51,858.36 and 22,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,583.08, 51,858.36 and 22,481.92 is: 31,021.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,583.08 : 51,858.36 = 22,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,583.08/51,858.36 = 22,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,583.08x = 51,858.36 × 22,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,583.08x = 1,165,875,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,875,500.85/37,583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,021.29

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