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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,179.70, 51,284.64 and 22,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,179.70, 51,284.64 and 22,061.68 is: 30,431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,179.70 : 51,284.64 = 22,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,179.70/51,284.64 = 22,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,179.70x = 51,284.64 × 22,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,179.70x = 1,131,425,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,425,316.60/37,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,431.27

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