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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,169.35, 51,290.28 and 22,059.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,169.35, 51,290.28 and 22,059.41 is: 30,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,169.35 : 51,290.28 = 22,059.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,169.35/51,290.28 = 22,059.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,169.35x = 51,290.28 × 22,059.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,169.35x = 1,131,433,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,433,059.08/37,169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,439.95

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