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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,169.04, 51,302.43 and 22,832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,169.04, 51,302.43 and 22,832.34 is: 31,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,169.04 : 51,302.43 = 22,832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,169.04/51,302.43 = 22,832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,169.04x = 51,302.43 × 22,832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,169.04x = 1,171,354,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,354,524.59/37,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,514.25

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