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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,176.42, 51,280.92 and 22,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,176.42, 51,280.92 and 22,059.12 is: 30,428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,176.42 : 51,280.92 = 22,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,176.42/51,280.92 = 22,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,176.42x = 51,280.92 × 22,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,176.42x = 1,131,211,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,211,967.99/37,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,428.21

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