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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,162.80, 51,276.78 and 22,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,162.80, 51,276.78 and 22,061.16 is: 30,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,162.80 : 51,276.78 = 22,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,162.80/51,276.78 = 22,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,162.80x = 51,276.78 × 22,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,162.80x = 1,131,225,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,225,247.86/37,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,439.72

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