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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,230.62, 51,357.44 and 22,880.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,230.62, 51,357.44 and 22,880.46 is: 31,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,230.62 : 51,357.44 = 22,880.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,230.62/51,357.44 = 22,880.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,230.62x = 51,357.44 × 22,880.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,230.62x = 1,175,081,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,081,851.62/37,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,562.24

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