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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161, 51,288.66 and 22,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161, 51,288.66 and 22,257 is: 30,718.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161 : 51,288.66 = 22,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161/51,288.66 = 22,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161x = 51,288.66 × 22,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161x = 1,141,531,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,531,705.62/37,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,718.54

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