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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,359.53, 51,529.77 and 22,240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,359.53, 51,529.77 and 22,240.47 is: 30,676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,359.53 : 51,529.77 = 22,240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,359.53/51,529.77 = 22,240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,359.53x = 51,529.77 × 22,240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,359.53x = 1,146,046,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,046,497.03/37,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,676.15

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