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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,332.33, 51,514.86 and 22,989.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,332.33, 51,514.86 and 22,989.86 is: 31,723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,332.33 : 51,514.86 = 22,989.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,332.33/51,514.86 = 22,989.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,332.33x = 51,514.86 × 22,989.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,332.33x = 1,184,319,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,319,161.75/37,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,723.69

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