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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,282.68, 51,433.34 and 22,167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,282.68, 51,433.34 and 22,167.11 is: 30,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,282.68 : 51,433.34 = 22,167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,282.68/51,433.34 = 22,167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,282.68x = 51,433.34 × 22,167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,282.68x = 1,140,128,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,128,137.45/37,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,580.64

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