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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.61, 51,278.73 and 22,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.61, 51,278.73 and 22,063.68 is: 30,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.61 : 51,278.73 = 22,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.61/51,278.73 = 22,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.61x = 51,278.73 × 22,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.61x = 1,131,397,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,397,489.53/37,158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,447.79

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