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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,344.22, 51,532.62 and 22,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,344.22, 51,532.62 and 22,238 is: 30,687.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,344.22 : 51,532.62 = 22,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,344.22/51,532.62 = 22,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,344.22x = 51,532.62 × 22,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,344.22x = 1,145,982,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,982,403.56/37,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,687.01

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