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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,670.13, 51,986.41 and 22,565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,670.13, 51,986.41 and 22,565.25 is: 31,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,670.13 : 51,986.41 = 22,565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,670.13/51,986.41 = 22,565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,670.13x = 51,986.41 × 22,565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,670.13x = 1,173,086,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,086,281.84/37,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,141.02

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