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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,223.13, 51,376.02 and 22,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,223.13, 51,376.02 and 22,895.28 is: 31,600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,223.13 : 51,376.02 = 22,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,223.13/51,376.02 = 22,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,223.13x = 51,376.02 × 22,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,223.13x = 1,176,268,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,268,363.19/37,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,600.47

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