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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.82, 51,281.80 and 22,065.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.82, 51,281.80 and 22,065.89 is: 30,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.82 : 51,281.80 = 22,065.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.82/51,281.80 = 22,065.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.82x = 51,281.80 × 22,065.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.82x = 1,131,578,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,578,557.80/37,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,450.85

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