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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,178.19, 51,282.51 and 22,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,178.19, 51,282.51 and 22,060.12 is: 30,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,178.19 : 51,282.51 = 22,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,178.19/51,282.51 = 22,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,178.19x = 51,282.51 × 22,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,178.19x = 1,131,298,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,298,324.50/37,178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,429.09

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