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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,040.82, 51,143.81 and 22,720.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,040.82, 51,143.81 and 22,720.41 is: 31,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,040.82 : 51,143.81 = 22,720.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,040.82/51,143.81 = 22,720.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,040.82x = 51,143.81 × 22,720.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,040.82x = 1,162,008,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,008,218.56/37,040.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,371.02

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