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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,219, 51,362.22 and 20,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,219, 51,362.22 and 20,453.08 is: 28,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,219 : 51,362.22 = 20,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,219/51,362.22 = 20,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,219x = 51,362.22 × 20,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,219x = 1,050,515,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,515,594.64/37,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,225.25

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