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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,138.16, 51,242.37 and 22,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,138.16, 51,242.37 and 22,023.14 is: 30,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,138.16 : 51,242.37 = 22,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,138.16/51,242.37 = 22,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,138.16x = 51,242.37 × 22,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,138.16x = 1,128,517,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,517,888.44/37,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,387.02

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