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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.39, 51,270.66 and 22,056.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.39, 51,270.66 and 22,056.57 is: 30,433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.39 : 51,270.66 = 22,056.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.39/51,270.66 = 22,056.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.39x = 51,270.66 × 22,056.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.39x = 1,130,854,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,854,901.24/37,158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,433.37

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