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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,059.58, 55,558.22 and 30,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,059.58, 55,558.22 and 30,022.14 is: 45,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,059.58 : 55,558.22 = 30,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,059.58/55,558.22 = 30,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,059.58x = 55,558.22 × 30,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,059.58x = 1,667,976,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,976,658.99/37,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,007.98

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