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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.23, 51,415.90 and 22,733.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.23, 51,415.90 and 22,733.49 is: 31,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.23 : 51,415.90 = 22,733.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.23/51,415.90 = 22,733.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.23x = 51,415.90 × 22,733.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.23x = 1,168,862,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,862,791.66/37,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,365.20

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