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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,177.20, 51,281.19 and 22,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,177.20, 51,281.19 and 22,059.18 is: 30,427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,177.20 : 51,281.19 = 22,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,177.20/51,281.19 = 22,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,177.20x = 51,281.19 × 22,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,177.20x = 1,131,221,000.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,221,000.82/37,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,427.82

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