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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,356, 51,551.28 and 22,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,356, 51,551.28 and 22,452 is: 30,983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,356 : 51,551.28 = 22,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,356/51,551.28 = 22,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,356x = 51,551.28 × 22,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,356x = 1,157,429,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,429,338.56/37,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,983.76

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