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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,173.34, 51,295.80 and 22,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,173.34, 51,295.80 and 22,063.40 is: 30,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,173.34 : 51,295.80 = 22,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,173.34/51,295.80 = 22,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,173.34x = 51,295.80 × 22,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,173.34x = 1,131,759,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,759,753.72/37,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,445.47

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