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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,220.27, 51,358.19 and 22,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,220.27, 51,358.19 and 22,112.54 is: 30,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,220.27 : 51,358.19 = 22,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,220.27/51,358.19 = 22,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,220.27x = 51,358.19 × 22,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,220.27x = 1,135,660,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,660,048.54/37,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,511.87

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