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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211.14, 51,294.48 and 22,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211.14, 51,294.48 and 22,844.44 is: 31,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211.14 : 51,294.48 = 22,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211.14/51,294.48 = 22,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211.14x = 51,294.48 × 22,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211.14x = 1,171,793,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,793,670.69/37,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,490.40

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