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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.72, 51,278.40 and 22,050.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.72, 51,278.40 and 22,050.78 is: 30,428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.72 : 51,278.40 = 22,050.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.72/51,278.40 = 22,050.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.72x = 51,278.40 × 22,050.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.72x = 1,130,728,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,728,717.15/37,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,428.06

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