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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,652.31, 51,954.82 and 22,541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,652.31, 51,954.82 and 22,541.36 is: 31,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,652.31 : 51,954.82 = 22,541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,652.31/51,954.82 = 22,541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,652.31x = 51,954.82 × 22,541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,652.31x = 1,171,131,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,131,985.23/37,652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,103.85

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