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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,216.96, 51,351.42 and 22,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,216.96, 51,351.42 and 22,114.72 is: 30,513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,216.96 : 51,351.42 = 22,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,216.96/51,351.42 = 22,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,216.96x = 51,351.42 × 22,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,216.96x = 1,135,622,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,622,274.90/37,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,513.57

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