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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,005.39, 55,453.08 and 22,196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,005.39, 55,453.08 and 22,196.97 is: 33,262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,005.39 : 55,453.08 = 22,196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,005.39/55,453.08 = 22,196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,005.39x = 55,453.08 × 22,196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,005.39x = 1,230,890,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,890,353.17/37,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,262.46

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