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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,587, 51,870.06 and 22,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,587, 51,870.06 and 22,683 is: 31,302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,587 : 51,870.06 = 22,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,587/51,870.06 = 22,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,587x = 51,870.06 × 22,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,587x = 1,176,568,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,568,570.98/37,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,302.54

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