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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,438.98, 51,660.90 and 22,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,438.98, 51,660.90 and 22,333.44 is: 30,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,438.98 : 51,660.90 = 22,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,438.98/51,660.90 = 22,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,438.98x = 51,660.90 × 22,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,438.98x = 1,153,765,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,765,610.50/37,438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,817.23

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