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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,220.14, 51,371.90 and 22,892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,220.14, 51,371.90 and 22,892.29 is: 31,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,220.14 : 51,371.90 = 22,892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,220.14/51,371.90 = 22,892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,220.14x = 51,371.90 × 22,892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,220.14x = 1,176,020,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,020,432.65/37,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,596.35

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