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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,111, 51,213.36 and 22,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,111, 51,213.36 and 22,207 is: 30,645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,111 : 51,213.36 = 22,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,111/51,213.36 = 22,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,111x = 51,213.36 × 22,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,111x = 1,137,295,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,295,085.52/37,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,645.77

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