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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.54, 51,290.33 and 22,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.54, 51,290.33 and 22,062.53 is: 30,450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.54 : 51,290.33 = 22,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.54/51,290.33 = 22,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.54x = 51,290.33 × 22,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.54x = 1,131,594,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,594,077.57/37,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,450.68

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