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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,668.87, 51,979.48 and 22,561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,668.87, 51,979.48 and 22,561.27 is: 31,132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,668.87 : 51,979.48 = 22,561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,668.87/51,979.48 = 22,561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,668.87x = 51,979.48 × 22,561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,668.87x = 1,172,722,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,722,896.39/37,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,132.42

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