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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,421.36, 51,651.96 and 22,309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,421.36, 51,651.96 and 22,309.18 is: 30,792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,421.36 : 51,651.96 = 22,309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,421.36/51,651.96 = 22,309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,421.36x = 51,651.96 × 22,309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,421.36x = 1,152,312,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,312,872.99/37,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,792.92

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