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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.73, 51,278.04 and 22,617.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.73, 51,278.04 and 22,617.46 is: 31,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.73 : 51,278.04 = 22,617.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.73/51,278.04 = 22,617.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.73x = 51,278.04 × 22,617.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.73x = 1,159,779,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,779,018.58/37,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,211.48

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