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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,099.84, 51,195.92 and 22,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,099.84, 51,195.92 and 22,009.60 is: 30,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,099.84 : 51,195.92 = 22,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,099.84/51,195.92 = 22,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,099.84x = 51,195.92 × 22,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,099.84x = 1,126,801,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,801,720.83/37,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,372.15

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