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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,416.48, 51,645.36 and 22,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,416.48, 51,645.36 and 22,117.20 is: 30,528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,416.48 : 51,645.36 = 22,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,416.48/51,645.36 = 22,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,416.48x = 51,645.36 × 22,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,416.48x = 1,142,250,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,250,756.19/37,416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,528.01

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