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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,142.15, 51,247.89 and 22,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,142.15, 51,247.89 and 22,027.14 is: 30,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,142.15 : 51,247.89 = 22,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,142.15/51,247.89 = 22,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,142.15x = 51,247.89 × 22,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,142.15x = 1,128,844,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,844,447.73/37,142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,392.55

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