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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,251.23, 51,421.59 and 22,916.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,251.23, 51,421.59 and 22,916.87 is: 31,634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,251.23 : 51,421.59 = 22,916.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,251.23/51,421.59 = 22,916.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,251.23x = 51,421.59 × 22,916.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,251.23x = 1,178,421,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,421,893.22/37,251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,634.44

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