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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,659.41, 51,971.62 and 22,549.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,659.41, 51,971.62 and 22,549.19 is: 31,118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,659.41 : 51,971.62 = 22,549.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,659.41/51,971.62 = 22,549.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,659.41x = 51,971.62 × 22,549.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,659.41x = 1,171,917,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,917,791.51/37,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,118.85

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