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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,598.78, 51,886.32 and 22,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,598.78, 51,886.32 and 22,492.08 is: 31,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,598.78 : 51,886.32 = 22,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,598.78/51,886.32 = 22,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,598.78x = 51,886.32 × 22,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,598.78x = 1,167,031,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,031,260.35/37,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,039.07

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