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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,425.29, 51,645.61 and 22,310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,425.29, 51,645.61 and 22,310.15 is: 30,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,425.29 : 51,645.61 = 22,310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,425.29/51,645.61 = 22,310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,425.29x = 51,645.61 × 22,310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,425.29x = 1,152,221,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,221,305.94/37,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,787.24

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