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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,068.94, 51,167.61 and 22,533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,068.94, 51,167.61 and 22,533.07 is: 31,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,068.94 : 51,167.61 = 22,533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,068.94/51,167.61 = 22,533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,068.94x = 51,167.61 × 22,533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,068.94x = 1,152,963,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,963,242.51/37,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,103.22

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