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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,391.12, 51,597.92 and 22,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,391.12, 51,597.92 and 22,283.44 is: 30,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,391.12 : 51,597.92 = 22,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,391.12/51,597.92 = 22,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,391.12x = 51,597.92 × 22,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,391.12x = 1,149,779,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,779,154.44/37,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.06

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