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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,386.81, 51,591.97 and 22,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,386.81, 51,591.97 and 22,279.14 is: 30,744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,386.81 : 51,591.97 = 22,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,386.81/51,591.97 = 22,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,386.81x = 51,591.97 × 22,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,386.81x = 1,149,424,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,424,464.55/37,386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,744.12

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