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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,427.76, 51,648.96 and 22,312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,427.76, 51,648.96 and 22,312.62 is: 30,790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,427.76 : 51,648.96 = 22,312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,427.76/51,648.96 = 22,312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,427.76x = 51,648.96 × 22,312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,427.76x = 1,152,423,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,423,617.88/37,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,790.61

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