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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,667.62, 51,977.76 and 22,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,667.62, 51,977.76 and 22,560.01 is: 31,130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,667.62 : 51,977.76 = 22,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,667.62/51,977.76 = 22,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,667.62x = 51,977.76 × 22,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,667.62x = 1,172,618,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,618,785.38/37,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,130.68

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