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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,659.32, 51,971.49 and 22,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,659.32, 51,971.49 and 22,554.44 is: 31,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,659.32 : 51,971.49 = 22,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,659.32/51,971.49 = 22,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,659.32x = 51,971.49 × 22,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,659.32x = 1,172,187,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,187,852.92/37,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,126.10

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