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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,179.42, 51,285.06 and 22,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,179.42, 51,285.06 and 22,062.12 is: 30,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,179.42 : 51,285.06 = 22,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,179.42/51,285.06 = 22,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,179.42x = 51,285.06 × 22,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,179.42x = 1,131,457,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,457,147.93/37,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,432.35

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