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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,661.85, 51,974.98 and 22,551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,661.85, 51,974.98 and 22,551.64 is: 31,122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,661.85 : 51,974.98 = 22,551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,661.85/51,974.98 = 22,551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,661.85x = 51,974.98 × 22,551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,661.85x = 1,172,120,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,120,851.65/37,661.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,122.23

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