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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,152, 51,276.24 and 22,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,152, 51,276.24 and 22,248 is: 30,706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,152 : 51,276.24 = 22,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,152/51,276.24 = 22,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,152x = 51,276.24 × 22,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,152x = 1,140,793,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,793,787.52/37,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,706.12

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