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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,157.22, 51,273.57 and 22,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,157.22, 51,273.57 and 22,047.28 is: 30,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,157.22 : 51,273.57 = 22,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,157.22/51,273.57 = 22,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,157.22x = 51,273.57 × 22,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,157.22x = 1,130,442,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,442,754.39/37,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,423.23

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