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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,684.96, 51,990.44 and 22,578.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,684.96, 51,990.44 and 22,578.26 is: 31,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,684.96 : 51,990.44 = 22,578.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,684.96/51,990.44 = 22,578.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,684.96x = 51,990.44 × 22,578.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,684.96x = 1,173,853,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,853,298.99/37,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,149.12

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