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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,679.73, 51,998.85 and 22,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,679.73, 51,998.85 and 22,588.26 is: 31,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,679.73 : 51,998.85 = 22,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,679.73/51,998.85 = 22,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,679.73x = 51,998.85 × 22,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,679.73x = 1,174,563,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,563,543.50/37,679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,172.29

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