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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,068.69, 51,176.87 and 22,940.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,068.69, 51,176.87 and 22,940.67 is: 31,671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,068.69 : 51,176.87 = 22,940.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,068.69/51,176.87 = 22,940.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,068.69x = 51,176.87 × 22,940.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,068.69x = 1,174,031,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,031,571.60/37,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,671.78

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