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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,149.23, 51,264.93 and 22,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,149.23, 51,264.93 and 22,607.96 is: 31,198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,149.23 : 51,264.93 = 22,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,149.23/51,264.93 = 22,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,149.23x = 51,264.93 × 22,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,149.23x = 1,158,995,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,995,230.52/37,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,198.37

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