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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.40, 51,313.60 and 22,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.40, 51,313.60 and 22,079.92 is: 30,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.40 : 51,313.60 = 22,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.40/51,313.60 = 22,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.40x = 51,313.60 × 22,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.40x = 1,133,000,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,000,182.91/37,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,465.68

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