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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.66, 51,279.69 and 22,051.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.66, 51,279.69 and 22,051.71 is: 30,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.66 : 51,279.69 = 22,051.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.66/51,279.69 = 22,051.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.66x = 51,279.69 × 22,051.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.66x = 1,130,804,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,804,852.77/37,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,429.34

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