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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.61, 51,278.23 and 22,050.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.61, 51,278.23 and 22,050.66 is: 30,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.61 : 51,278.23 = 22,050.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.61/51,278.23 = 22,050.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.61x = 51,278.23 × 22,050.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.61x = 1,130,718,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,718,815.13/37,160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,427.89

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