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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,271.27, 51,447.71 and 22,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,271.27, 51,447.71 and 22,163.88 is: 30,594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,271.27 : 51,447.71 = 22,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,271.27/51,447.71 = 22,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,271.27x = 51,447.71 × 22,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,271.27x = 1,140,280,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,280,759.90/37,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,594.09

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