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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.16, 51,279.01 and 22,051.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.16, 51,279.01 and 22,051.22 is: 30,428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.16 : 51,279.01 = 22,051.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.16/51,279.01 = 22,051.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.16x = 51,279.01 × 22,051.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.16x = 1,130,764,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,764,730.89/37,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,428.67

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