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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,323.72, 51,502.89 and 22,981.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,323.72, 51,502.89 and 22,981.26 is: 31,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,323.72 : 51,502.89 = 22,981.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,323.72/51,502.89 = 22,981.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,323.72x = 51,502.89 × 22,981.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,323.72x = 1,183,601,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,601,305.84/37,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,711.77

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