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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,465.84, 51,708.27 and 22,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,465.84, 51,708.27 and 22,359.14 is: 30,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,465.84 : 51,708.27 = 22,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,465.84/51,708.27 = 22,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,465.84x = 51,708.27 × 22,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,465.84x = 1,156,152,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,152,467.30/37,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.84

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