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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,070.76, 51,158.88 and 22,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,070.76, 51,158.88 and 22,535.04 is: 31,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,070.76 : 51,158.88 = 22,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,070.76/51,158.88 = 22,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,070.76x = 51,158.88 × 22,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,070.76x = 1,152,867,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,867,407.16/37,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,099.10

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