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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,732.66, 52,068.95 and 22,617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,732.66, 52,068.95 and 22,617.75 is: 31,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,732.66 : 52,068.95 = 22,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,732.66/52,068.95 = 22,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,732.66x = 52,068.95 × 22,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,732.66x = 1,177,682,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,682,660.85/37,732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,211.23

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