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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,683.28, 52,002.95 and 22,584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,683.28, 52,002.95 and 22,584.71 is: 31,166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,683.28 : 52,002.95 = 22,584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,683.28/52,002.95 = 22,584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,683.28x = 52,002.95 × 22,584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,683.28x = 1,174,471,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,471,544.89/37,683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,166.91

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