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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,754.31, 52,103.66 and 22,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,754.31, 52,103.66 and 22,647.60 is: 31,255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,754.31 : 52,103.66 = 22,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,754.31/52,103.66 = 22,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,754.31x = 52,103.66 × 22,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,754.31x = 1,180,022,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,022,850.22/37,754.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,255.31

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