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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,104.74, 51,209.79 and 22,962.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,104.74, 51,209.79 and 22,962.14 is: 31,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,104.74 : 51,209.79 = 22,962.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,104.74/51,209.79 = 22,962.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,104.74x = 51,209.79 × 22,962.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,104.74x = 1,175,886,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,886,367.35/37,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,691.00

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