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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.80, 51,304.73 and 22,073.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.80, 51,304.73 and 22,073.85 is: 30,451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.80 : 51,304.73 = 22,073.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.80/51,304.73 = 22,073.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.80x = 51,304.73 × 22,073.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.80x = 1,132,492,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,492,803.94/37,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,451.70

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