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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,737, 52,063.79 and 22,634.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,737, 52,063.79 and 22,634.55 is: 31,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,737 : 52,063.79 = 22,634.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,737/52,063.79 = 22,634.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,737x = 52,063.79 × 22,634.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,737x = 1,178,440,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,440,344.77/37,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,227.72

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