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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,209.16, 51,349.44 and 22,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,209.16, 51,349.44 and 22,877.20 is: 31,571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,209.16 : 51,349.44 = 22,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,209.16/51,349.44 = 22,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,209.16x = 51,349.44 × 22,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,209.16x = 1,174,731,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,731,408.77/37,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,571.03

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