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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,676.16, 51,994.71 and 22,565.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,676.16, 51,994.71 and 22,565.95 is: 31,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,676.16 : 51,994.71 = 22,565.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,676.16/51,994.71 = 22,565.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,676.16x = 51,994.71 × 22,565.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,676.16x = 1,173,309,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,309,896.14/37,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,141.97

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