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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,328.82, 51,510.35 and 22,219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,328.82, 51,510.35 and 22,219.08 is: 30,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,328.82 : 51,510.35 = 22,219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,328.82/51,510.35 = 22,219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,328.82x = 51,510.35 × 22,219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,328.82x = 1,144,512,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,512,476.38/37,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,660.29

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