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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,115.28, 51,216.92 and 22,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,115.28, 51,216.92 and 22,009.39 is: 30,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,115.28 : 51,216.92 = 22,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,115.28/51,216.92 = 22,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,115.28x = 51,216.92 × 22,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,115.28x = 1,127,253,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,253,056.83/37,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,371.67

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