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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,145.16, 51,252.03 and 22,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,145.16, 51,252.03 and 22,030.14 is: 30,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,145.16 : 51,252.03 = 22,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,145.16/51,252.03 = 22,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,145.16x = 51,252.03 × 22,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,145.16x = 1,129,089,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,089,396.18/37,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,396.68

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