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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,664.56, 51,971.72 and 22,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,664.56, 51,971.72 and 22,553.68 is: 31,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,664.56 : 51,971.72 = 22,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,664.56/51,971.72 = 22,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,664.56x = 51,971.72 × 22,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,664.56x = 1,172,153,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,153,541.93/37,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,120.86

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