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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,683.63, 52,005.06 and 22,578.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,683.63, 52,005.06 and 22,578.75 is: 31,159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,683.63 : 52,005.06 = 22,578.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,683.63/52,005.06 = 22,578.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,683.63x = 52,005.06 × 22,578.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,683.63x = 1,174,209,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,209,248.48/37,683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,159.66

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