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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,181.97, 51,287.75 and 22,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,181.97, 51,287.75 and 22,063.93 is: 30,434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,181.97 : 51,287.75 = 22,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,181.97/51,287.75 = 22,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,181.97x = 51,287.75 × 22,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,181.97x = 1,131,609,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,609,170.06/37,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,434.35

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