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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,233.62, 51,393.89 and 22,897.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,233.62, 51,393.89 and 22,897.83 is: 31,606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,233.62 : 51,393.89 = 22,897.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,233.62/51,393.89 = 22,897.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,233.62x = 51,393.89 × 22,897.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,233.62x = 1,176,808,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,808,806.23/37,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,606.08

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