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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.82, 51,279.04 and 22,063.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.82, 51,279.04 and 22,063.89 is: 30,448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.82 : 51,279.04 = 22,063.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.82/51,279.04 = 22,063.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.82x = 51,279.04 × 22,063.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.82x = 1,131,415,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,415,097.87/37,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,448.09

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