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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,774.62, 52,131.81 and 22,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,774.62, 52,131.81 and 22,667.94 is: 31,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,774.62 : 52,131.81 = 22,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,774.62/52,131.81 = 22,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,774.62x = 52,131.81 × 22,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,774.62x = 1,181,720,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,720,741.17/37,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,283.46

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