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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,389.13, 51,595.17 and 22,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,389.13, 51,595.17 and 22,281.44 is: 30,747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,389.13 : 51,595.17 = 22,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,389.13/51,595.17 = 22,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,389.13x = 51,595.17 × 22,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,389.13x = 1,149,614,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,614,684.64/37,389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,747.30

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