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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,591.38, 51,880.68 and 22,483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,591.38, 51,880.68 and 22,483.89 is: 31,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,591.38 : 51,880.68 = 22,483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,591.38/51,880.68 = 22,483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,591.38x = 51,880.68 × 22,483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,591.38x = 1,166,479,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,479,502.25/37,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,030.50

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