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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,423.22, 51,651.41 and 22,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,423.22, 51,651.41 and 22,308.28 is: 30,789.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,423.22 : 51,651.41 = 22,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,423.22/51,651.41 = 22,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,423.22x = 51,651.41 × 22,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,423.22x = 1,152,253,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,253,876.00/37,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,789.82

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