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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.89, 51,408.86 and 22,147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.89, 51,408.86 and 22,147.85 is: 30,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.89 : 51,408.86 = 22,147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.89/51,408.86 = 22,147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.89x = 51,408.86 × 22,147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.89x = 1,138,595,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,595,719.95/37,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,553.29

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