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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,718.16, 52,036.74 and 22,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,718.16, 52,036.74 and 22,611.12 is: 31,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,718.16 : 52,036.74 = 22,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,718.16/52,036.74 = 22,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,718.16x = 52,036.74 × 22,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,718.16x = 1,176,608,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,608,972.55/37,718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,194.76

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