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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,221.35, 51,359.67 and 22,113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,221.35, 51,359.67 and 22,113.62 is: 30,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,221.35 : 51,359.67 = 22,113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,221.35/51,359.67 = 22,113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,221.35x = 51,359.67 × 22,113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,221.35x = 1,135,747,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,747,968.91/37,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,513.35

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