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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.85, 51,259.64 and 22,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.85, 51,259.64 and 22,031.94 is: 30,398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.85 : 51,259.64 = 22,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.85/51,259.64 = 22,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.85x = 51,259.64 × 22,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.85x = 1,129,349,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,349,202.74/37,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,398.20

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