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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,540.73, 51,804.70 and 22,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,540.73, 51,804.70 and 22,441.73 is: 30,968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,540.73 : 51,804.70 = 22,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,540.73/51,804.70 = 22,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,540.73x = 51,804.70 × 22,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,540.73x = 1,162,586,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,586,775.00/37,540.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,968.68

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