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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.20, 55,476.90 and 22,198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.20, 55,476.90 and 22,198.05 is: 33,253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.20 : 55,476.90 = 22,198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.20/55,476.90 = 22,198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.20x = 55,476.90 × 22,198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.20x = 1,231,479,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,479,000.05/37,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,253.38

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