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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,416.08, 51,640.77 and 22,309.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,416.08, 51,640.77 and 22,309.67 is: 30,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,416.08 : 51,640.77 = 22,309.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,416.08/51,640.77 = 22,309.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,416.08x = 51,640.77 × 22,309.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,416.08x = 1,152,088,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,088,279.04/37,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,791.26

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