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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,476.70, 51,723.28 and 22,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,476.70, 51,723.28 and 22,370 is: 30,873.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,476.70 : 51,723.28 = 22,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,476.70/51,723.28 = 22,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,476.70x = 51,723.28 × 22,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,476.70x = 1,157,049,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,049,773.60/37,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,873.84

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