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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,213.16, 51,344.90 and 22,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,213.16, 51,344.90 and 22,099.48 is: 30,491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,213.16 : 51,344.90 = 22,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,213.16/51,344.90 = 22,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,213.16x = 51,344.90 × 22,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,213.16x = 1,134,695,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,695,590.65/37,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.78

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