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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.16, 51,277.63 and 22,050.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.16, 51,277.63 and 22,050.22 is: 30,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.16 : 51,277.63 = 22,050.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.16/51,277.63 = 22,050.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.16x = 51,277.63 × 22,050.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.16x = 1,130,683,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,683,022.58/37,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,427.29

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