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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,222.61, 51,372.33 and 22,891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,222.61, 51,372.33 and 22,891.48 is: 31,593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,222.61 : 51,372.33 = 22,891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,222.61/51,372.33 = 22,891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,222.61x = 51,372.33 × 22,891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,222.61x = 1,175,988,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,988,450.47/37,222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,593.39

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