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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211.16, 51,352.20 and 22,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211.16, 51,352.20 and 22,879.20 is: 31,573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211.16 : 51,352.20 = 22,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211.16/51,352.20 = 22,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211.16x = 51,352.20 × 22,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211.16x = 1,174,897,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,897,254.24/37,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,573.79

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