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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,682.69, 52,007.51 and 22,575.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,682.69, 52,007.51 and 22,575.98 is: 31,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,682.69 : 52,007.51 = 22,575.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,682.69/52,007.51 = 22,575.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,682.69x = 52,007.51 × 22,575.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,682.69x = 1,174,120,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,120,692.07/37,682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,158.10

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