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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,764.87, 52,111.35 and 22,658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,764.87, 52,111.35 and 22,658.19 is: 31,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,764.87 : 52,111.35 = 22,658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,764.87/52,111.35 = 22,658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,764.87x = 52,111.35 × 22,658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,764.87x = 1,180,748,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,748,869.46/37,764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,265.80

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