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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.92, 51,073.12 and 22,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.92, 51,073.12 and 22,664.96 is: 31,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.92 : 51,073.12 = 22,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.92/51,073.12 = 22,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.92x = 51,073.12 × 22,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.92x = 1,157,570,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,570,221.88/37,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,277.30

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