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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,159.61, 51,276.86 and 22,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,159.61, 51,276.86 and 22,049.66 is: 30,426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,159.61 : 51,276.86 = 22,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,159.61/51,276.86 = 22,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,159.61x = 51,276.86 × 22,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,159.61x = 1,130,636,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,636,962.24/37,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,426.51

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