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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,114.78, 51,216.22 and 22,008.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,114.78, 51,216.22 and 22,008.89 is: 30,370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,114.78 : 51,216.22 = 22,008.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,114.78/51,216.22 = 22,008.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,114.78x = 51,216.22 × 22,008.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,114.78x = 1,127,212,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,212,152.20/37,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,370.98

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