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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,663.32, 51,977.01 and 22,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,663.32, 51,977.01 and 22,558.44 is: 31,131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,663.32 : 51,977.01 = 22,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,663.32/51,977.01 = 22,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,663.32x = 51,977.01 × 22,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,663.32x = 1,172,520,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,520,261.46/37,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,131.62

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