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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,127.78, 51,213.66 and 22,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,127.78, 51,213.66 and 22,010.32 is: 30,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,127.78 : 51,213.66 = 22,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,127.78/51,213.66 = 22,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,127.78x = 51,213.66 × 22,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,127.78x = 1,127,229,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,229,044.97/37,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,360.80

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