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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.62, 51,281.48 and 22,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.62, 51,281.48 and 22,065.68 is: 30,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.62 : 51,281.48 = 22,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.62/51,281.48 = 22,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.62x = 51,281.48 × 22,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.62x = 1,131,560,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,560,727.61/37,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,450.53

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