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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,055.98, 55,445.05 and 22,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,055.98, 55,445.05 and 22,008 is: 32,929.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,055.98 : 55,445.05 = 22,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,055.98/55,445.05 = 22,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,055.98x = 55,445.05 × 22,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,055.98x = 1,220,234,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,234,550.36/37,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,929.50

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