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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,385, 51,591.30 and 22,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,385, 51,591.30 and 22,481 is: 31,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,385 : 51,591.30 = 22,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,385/51,591.30 = 22,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,385x = 51,591.30 × 22,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,385x = 1,159,824,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,824,015.30/37,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,023.78

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