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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,355, 51,547.44 and 22,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,355, 51,547.44 and 22,248.76 is: 30,701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,355 : 51,547.44 = 22,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,355/51,547.44 = 22,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,355x = 51,547.44 × 22,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,355x = 1,146,866,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,866,621.17/37,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,701.82

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