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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.73, 51,275.64 and 22,048.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.73, 51,275.64 and 22,048.78 is: 30,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.73 : 51,275.64 = 22,048.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.73/51,275.64 = 22,048.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.73x = 51,275.64 × 22,048.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.73x = 1,130,565,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,565,305.72/37,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,425.29

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