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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,331, 77,027.22 and 22,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,331, 77,027.22 and 22,147 is: 33,233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,331 : 77,027.22 = 22,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,331/77,027.22 = 22,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,331x = 77,027.22 × 22,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,331x = 1,705,921,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,921,841.34/51,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,233.75

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