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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,210.16, 51,350.82 and 22,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,210.16, 51,350.82 and 22,878.20 is: 31,572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,210.16 : 51,350.82 = 22,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,210.16/51,350.82 = 22,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,210.16x = 51,350.82 × 22,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,210.16x = 1,174,814,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,814,330.12/37,210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,572.41

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