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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,339.46, 51,517.40 and 22,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,339.46, 51,517.40 and 22,220 is: 30,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,339.46 : 51,517.40 = 22,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,339.46/51,517.40 = 22,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,339.46x = 51,517.40 × 22,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,339.46x = 1,144,716,628
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,716,628/37,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,657.02

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