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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,662.32, 51,975.63 and 22,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,662.32, 51,975.63 and 22,557.44 is: 31,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,662.32 : 51,975.63 = 22,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,662.32/51,975.63 = 22,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,662.32x = 51,975.63 × 22,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,662.32x = 1,172,437,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,437,155.19/37,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,130.24

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