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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,247.16, 51,411.98 and 22,150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,247.16, 51,411.98 and 22,150.46 is: 30,574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,247.16 : 51,411.98 = 22,150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,247.16/51,411.98 = 22,150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,247.16x = 51,411.98 × 22,150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,247.16x = 1,138,799,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,799,006.51/37,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,574.12

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