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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,657.13, 51,961.44 and 22,546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,657.13, 51,961.44 and 22,546.17 is: 31,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,657.13 : 51,961.44 = 22,546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,657.13/51,961.44 = 22,546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,657.13x = 51,961.44 × 22,546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,657.13x = 1,171,531,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,531,346.95/37,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,110.48

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