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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,179.18, 51,333.93 and 22,858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,179.18, 51,333.93 and 22,858.25 is: 31,560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,179.18 : 51,333.93 = 22,858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,179.18/51,333.93 = 22,858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,179.18x = 51,333.93 × 22,858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,179.18x = 1,173,403,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,403,548.75/37,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,560.77

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