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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.23, 51,266.31 and 22,608.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.23, 51,266.31 and 22,608.95 is: 31,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.23 : 51,266.31 = 22,608.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.23/51,266.31 = 22,608.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.23x = 51,266.31 × 22,608.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.23x = 1,159,077,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,077,567.64/37,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,199.74

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