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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,674.64, 51,989.16 and 22,567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,674.64, 51,989.16 and 22,567.92 is: 31,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,674.64 : 51,989.16 = 22,567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,674.64/51,989.16 = 22,567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,674.64x = 51,989.16 × 22,567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,674.64x = 1,173,287,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,287,203.75/37,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,142.63

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