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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.21, 51,459.05 and 22,184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.21, 51,459.05 and 22,184.53 is: 30,621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.21 : 51,459.05 = 22,184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.21/51,459.05 = 22,184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.21x = 51,459.05 × 22,184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.21x = 1,141,594,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,594,929.98/37,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,621.19

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