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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,349, 51,541.62 and 22,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,349, 51,541.62 and 22,445 is: 30,974.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,349 : 51,541.62 = 22,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,349/51,541.62 = 22,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,349x = 51,541.62 × 22,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,349x = 1,156,851,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,851,660.90/37,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,974.10

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