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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,424.38, 51,644.36 and 22,309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,424.38, 51,644.36 and 22,309.26 is: 30,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,424.38 : 51,644.36 = 22,309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,424.38/51,644.36 = 22,309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,424.38x = 51,644.36 × 22,309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,424.38x = 1,152,147,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,147,454.77/37,424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,786.01

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