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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,671.74, 51,978.26 and 22,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,671.74, 51,978.26 and 22,561.59 is: 31,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,671.74 : 51,978.26 = 22,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,671.74/51,978.26 = 22,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,671.74x = 51,978.26 × 22,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,671.74x = 1,172,712,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,712,191.03/37,671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,129.76

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