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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,223.58, 51,395.38 and 22,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,223.58, 51,395.38 and 22,902.68 is: 31,622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,223.58 : 51,395.38 = 22,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,223.58/51,395.38 = 22,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,223.58x = 51,395.38 × 22,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,223.58x = 1,177,092,012.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,092,012.85/37,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,622.21

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