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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,176.73, 51,303.95 and 22,072.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,176.73, 51,303.95 and 22,072.41 is: 30,459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,176.73 : 51,303.95 = 22,072.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,176.73/51,303.95 = 22,072.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,176.73x = 51,303.95 × 22,072.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,176.73x = 1,132,401,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,401,819.02/37,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,459.96

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