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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,008, 55,451.52 and 22,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,008, 55,451.52 and 22,181.76 is: 33,236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,008 : 55,451.52 = 22,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,008/55,451.52 = 22,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,008x = 55,451.52 × 22,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,008x = 1,230,012,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,012,308.28/37,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,236.39

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