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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,010.24, 51,073.44 and 22,667.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,010.24, 51,073.44 and 22,667.79 is: 31,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,010.24 : 51,073.44 = 22,667.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,010.24/51,073.44 = 22,667.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,010.24x = 51,073.44 × 22,667.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,010.24x = 1,157,722,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,722,012.50/37,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,281.13

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