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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,658.32, 51,970.11 and 22,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,658.32, 51,970.11 and 22,553.44 is: 31,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,658.32 : 51,970.11 = 22,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,658.32/51,970.11 = 22,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,658.32x = 51,970.11 × 22,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,658.32x = 1,172,104,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,104,543.18/37,658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,124.72

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