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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,373.41, 51,577.86 and 22,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,373.41, 51,577.86 and 22,843.84 is: 31,526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,373.41 : 51,577.86 = 22,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,373.41/51,577.86 = 22,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,373.41x = 51,577.86 × 22,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,373.41x = 1,178,236,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,236,381.38/37,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,526.06

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