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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.47, 51,279.41 and 22,051.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.47, 51,279.41 and 22,051.53 is: 30,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.47 : 51,279.41 = 22,051.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.47/51,279.41 = 22,051.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.47x = 51,279.41 × 22,051.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.47x = 1,130,789,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,789,503.13/37,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,429.08

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