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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,047.98, 51,136.09 and 22,892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,047.98, 51,136.09 and 22,892.82 is: 31,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,047.98 : 51,136.09 = 22,892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,047.98/51,136.09 = 22,892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,047.98x = 51,136.09 × 22,892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,047.98x = 1,170,649,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,649,246.64/37,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,598.20

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