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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,389.63, 51,595.86 and 22,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,389.63, 51,595.86 and 22,281.94 is: 30,747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,389.63 : 51,595.86 = 22,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,389.63/51,595.86 = 22,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,389.63x = 51,595.86 × 22,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,389.63x = 1,149,655,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,655,856.77/37,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,747.99

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