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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,649.28, 51,948.56 and 22,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,649.28, 51,948.56 and 22,333 is: 30,815.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,649.28 : 51,948.56 = 22,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,649.28/51,948.56 = 22,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,649.28x = 51,948.56 × 22,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,649.28x = 1,160,167,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,167,190.48/37,649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,815.12

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