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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,462.77, 51,701.63 and 22,360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,462.77, 51,701.63 and 22,360.05 is: 30,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,462.77 : 51,701.63 = 22,360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,462.77/51,701.63 = 22,360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,462.77x = 51,701.63 × 22,360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,462.77x = 1,156,050,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,050,920.08/37,462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.66

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