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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,643.92, 51,950.76 and 22,744.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,643.92, 51,950.76 and 22,744.72 is: 31,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,643.92 : 51,950.76 = 22,744.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,643.92/51,950.76 = 22,744.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,643.92x = 51,950.76 × 22,744.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,643.92x = 1,181,605,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,605,489.99/37,643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,389.01

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