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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.23, 51,267.69 and 22,609.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.23, 51,267.69 and 22,609.95 is: 31,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.23 : 51,267.69 = 22,609.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.23/51,267.69 = 22,609.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.23x = 51,267.69 × 22,609.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.23x = 1,159,159,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,159,907.52/37,151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,201.12

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