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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,599.55, 51,882.43 and 22,486.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,599.55, 51,882.43 and 22,486.69 is: 31,028.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,599.55 : 51,882.43 = 22,486.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,599.55/51,882.43 = 22,486.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,599.55x = 51,882.43 × 22,486.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,599.55x = 1,166,664,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,664,128.49/37,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,028.67

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