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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,279.46, 51,426.04 and 22,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,279.46, 51,426.04 and 22,161.36 is: 30,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,279.46 : 51,426.04 = 22,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,279.46/51,426.04 = 22,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,279.46x = 51,426.04 × 22,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,279.46x = 1,139,671,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,671,164.81/37,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,571.02

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