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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,390.64, 51,589.86 and 22,851.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,390.64, 51,589.86 and 22,851.12 is: 31,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,390.64 : 51,589.86 = 22,851.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,390.64/51,589.86 = 22,851.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,390.64x = 51,589.86 × 22,851.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,390.64x = 1,178,885,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,885,890.94/37,390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,528.90

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