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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,231.52, 51,358.68 and 22,881.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,231.52, 51,358.68 and 22,881.36 is: 31,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,231.52 : 51,358.68 = 22,881.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,231.52/51,358.68 = 22,881.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,231.52x = 51,358.68 × 22,881.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,231.52x = 1,175,156,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,156,446.20/37,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,563.48

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