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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,244.23, 51,413.60 and 22,141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,244.23, 51,413.60 and 22,141.78 is: 30,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,244.23 : 51,413.60 = 22,141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,244.23/51,413.60 = 22,141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,244.23x = 51,413.60 × 22,141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,244.23x = 1,138,388,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,388,620.21/37,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,565.50

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