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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,598.23, 51,878.91 and 22,496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,598.23, 51,878.91 and 22,496.86 is: 31,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,598.23 : 51,878.91 = 22,496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,598.23/51,878.91 = 22,496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,598.23x = 51,878.91 × 22,496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,598.23x = 1,167,112,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,112,575.22/37,598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,041.69

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