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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,179.34, 51,304.08 and 22,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,179.34, 51,304.08 and 22,069.42 is: 30,453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,179.34 : 51,304.08 = 22,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,179.34/51,304.08 = 22,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,179.34x = 51,304.08 × 22,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,179.34x = 1,132,251,289.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,251,289.23/37,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,453.78

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