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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.11, 51,278.93 and 22,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.11, 51,278.93 and 22,051.16 is: 30,428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.11 : 51,278.93 = 22,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.11/51,278.93 = 22,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.11x = 51,278.93 × 22,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.11x = 1,130,759,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,759,523.41/37,161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,428.58

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