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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.10, 51,274.79 and 22,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.10, 51,274.79 and 22,048.16 is: 30,424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.10 : 51,274.79 = 22,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.10/51,274.79 = 22,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.10x = 51,274.79 × 22,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.10x = 1,130,514,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,514,489.95/37,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,424.44

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