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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,245.16, 51,409.22 and 22,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,245.16, 51,409.22 and 22,148.46 is: 30,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,245.16 : 51,409.22 = 22,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,245.16/51,409.22 = 22,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,245.16x = 51,409.22 × 22,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,245.16x = 1,138,635,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,635,052.80/37,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,571.36

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