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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.66, 51,275.57 and 22,048.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.66, 51,275.57 and 22,048.72 is: 30,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.66 : 51,275.57 = 22,048.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.66/51,275.57 = 22,048.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.66x = 51,275.57 × 22,048.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.66x = 1,130,560,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,560,447.34/37,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,425.22

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