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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,159.22, 51,276.32 and 22,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,159.22, 51,276.32 and 22,049.28 is: 30,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,159.22 : 51,276.32 = 22,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,159.22/51,276.32 = 22,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,159.22x = 51,276.32 × 22,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,159.22x = 1,130,605,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,605,937.05/37,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,425.99

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