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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,170.34, 51,287.36 and 22,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,170.34, 51,287.36 and 22,060.86 is: 30,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,170.34 : 51,287.36 = 22,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,170.34/51,287.36 = 22,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,170.34x = 51,287.36 × 22,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,170.34x = 1,131,443,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,443,268.73/37,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,439.41

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