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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,180.91, 51,325.50 and 22,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,180.91, 51,325.50 and 22,842.90 is: 31,532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,180.91 : 51,325.50 = 22,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,180.91/51,325.50 = 22,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,180.91x = 51,325.50 × 22,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,180.91x = 1,172,423,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,423,263.95/37,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,532.94

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