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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,652.58, 51,970.02 and 22,548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,652.58, 51,970.02 and 22,548.96 is: 31,123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,652.58 : 51,970.02 = 22,548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,652.58/51,970.02 = 22,548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,652.58x = 51,970.02 × 22,548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,652.58x = 1,171,869,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,869,902.18/37,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,123.23

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