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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281, 51,421.20 and 22,922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281, 51,421.20 and 22,922.02 is: 31,616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281 : 51,421.20 = 22,922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281/51,421.20 = 22,922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281x = 51,421.20 × 22,922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281x = 1,178,677,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,677,774.82/37,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,616.05

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