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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,676.16, 51,988.66 and 22,360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,676.16, 51,988.66 and 22,360.33 is: 30,854.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,676.16 : 51,988.66 = 22,360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,676.16/51,988.66 = 22,360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,676.16x = 51,988.66 × 22,360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,676.16x = 1,162,483,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,483,593.86/37,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,854.62

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