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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,296.59, 51,451.91 and 22,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,296.59, 51,451.91 and 22,180.77 is: 30,599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,296.59 : 51,451.91 = 22,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,296.59/51,451.91 = 22,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,296.59x = 51,451.91 × 22,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,296.59x = 1,141,242,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,242,954.04/37,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,599.13

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