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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,586.16, 51,865.38 and 22,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,586.16, 51,865.38 and 22,475.76 is: 31,014.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,586.16 : 51,865.38 = 22,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,586.16/51,865.38 = 22,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,586.16x = 51,865.38 × 22,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,586.16x = 1,165,713,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,713,833.19/37,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,014.44

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