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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,660.32, 51,966.12 and 22,549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,660.32, 51,966.12 and 22,549.52 is: 31,115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,660.32 : 51,966.12 = 22,549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,660.32/51,966.12 = 22,549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,660.32x = 51,966.12 × 22,549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,660.32x = 1,171,811,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,811,062.26/37,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,115.27

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