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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,640.74, 51,945.93 and 22,530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,640.74, 51,945.93 and 22,530.55 is: 31,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,640.74 : 51,945.93 = 22,530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,640.74/51,945.93 = 22,530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,640.74x = 51,945.93 × 22,530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,640.74x = 1,170,370,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,370,373.16/37,640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,093.18

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