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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,543.96, 51,805.55 and 22,433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,543.96, 51,805.55 and 22,433.43 is: 30,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,543.96 : 51,805.55 = 22,433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,543.96/51,805.55 = 22,433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,543.96x = 51,805.55 × 22,433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,543.96x = 1,162,176,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,176,179.54/37,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,955.08

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