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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,176.35, 51,286.77 and 22,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,176.35, 51,286.77 and 22,069.67 is: 30,446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,176.35 : 51,286.77 = 22,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,176.35/51,286.77 = 22,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,176.35x = 51,286.77 × 22,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,176.35x = 1,131,881,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,881,832.83/37,176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,446.29

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