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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,166.23, 51,285.96 and 22,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,166.23, 51,285.96 and 22,056.28 is: 30,435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,166.23 : 51,285.96 = 22,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,166.23/51,285.96 = 22,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,166.23x = 51,285.96 × 22,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,166.23x = 1,131,177,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,177,493.83/37,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,435.63

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