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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,464.06, 51,705.82 and 22,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,464.06, 51,705.82 and 22,357.36 is: 30,856.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,464.06 : 51,705.82 = 22,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,464.06/51,705.82 = 22,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,464.06x = 51,705.82 × 22,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,464.06x = 1,156,005,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,005,446.68/37,464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,856.38

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