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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,663.56, 51,970.34 and 22,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,663.56, 51,970.34 and 22,552.68 is: 31,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,663.56 : 51,970.34 = 22,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,663.56/51,970.34 = 22,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,663.56x = 51,970.34 × 22,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,663.56x = 1,172,070,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,070,447.51/37,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,119.48

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