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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,756.06, 52,099.17 and 22,649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,756.06, 52,099.17 and 22,649.36 is: 31,253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,756.06 : 52,099.17 = 22,649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,756.06/52,099.17 = 22,649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,756.06x = 52,099.17 × 22,649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,756.06x = 1,180,012,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,012,511.60/37,756.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,253.59

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