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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.82, 51,281.79 and 22,065.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.82, 51,281.79 and 22,065.90 is: 30,450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.82 : 51,281.79 = 22,065.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.82/51,281.79 = 22,065.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.82x = 51,281.79 × 22,065.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.82x = 1,131,578,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,578,849.96/37,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,450.86

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