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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,169.78, 51,285.84 and 22,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,169.78, 51,285.84 and 22,054.64 is: 30,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,169.78 : 51,285.84 = 22,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,169.78/51,285.84 = 22,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,169.78x = 51,285.84 × 22,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,169.78x = 1,131,090,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,090,738.30/37,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,430.39

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