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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,169.34, 51,285.99 and 22,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,169.34, 51,285.99 and 22,059.87 is: 30,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,169.34 : 51,285.99 = 22,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,169.34/51,285.99 = 22,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,169.34x = 51,285.99 × 22,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,169.34x = 1,131,362,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,362,272.22/37,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,438.05

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