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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,614.78, 51,908.98 and 22,508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,614.78, 51,908.98 and 22,508.07 is: 31,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,614.78 : 51,908.98 = 22,508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,614.78/51,908.98 = 22,508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,614.78x = 51,908.98 × 22,508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,614.78x = 1,168,370,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,370,955.47/37,614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,061.49

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