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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,668.62, 51,979.14 and 22,561.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,668.62, 51,979.14 and 22,561.01 is: 31,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,668.62 : 51,979.14 = 22,561.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,668.62/51,979.14 = 22,561.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,668.62x = 51,979.14 × 22,561.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,668.62x = 1,172,701,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,701,897.33/37,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,132.06

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