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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.79, 51,081.71 and 22,697.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.79, 51,081.71 and 22,697.57 is: 31,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.79 : 51,081.71 = 22,697.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.79/51,081.71 = 22,697.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.79x = 51,081.71 × 22,697.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.79x = 1,159,430,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,430,319.55/37,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,309.90

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