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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,761.81, 52,108.17 and 22,236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,761.81, 52,108.17 and 22,236.95 is: 30,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,761.81 : 52,108.17 = 22,236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,761.81/52,108.17 = 22,236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,761.81x = 52,108.17 × 22,236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,761.81x = 1,158,726,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,726,510.34/37,761.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,685.14

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