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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,479.18, 51,712.22 and 23,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,479.18, 51,712.22 and 23,322 is: 32,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,479.18 : 51,712.22 = 23,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,479.18/51,712.22 = 23,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,479.18x = 51,712.22 × 23,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,479.18x = 1,206,032,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,032,394.84/37,479.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,178.73

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