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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,102.72, 55,654.08 and 22,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,102.72, 55,654.08 and 22,480 is: 33,720

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,102.72 : 55,654.08 = 22,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,102.72/55,654.08 = 22,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,102.72x = 55,654.08 × 22,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,102.72x = 1,251,103,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,103,718.40/37,102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,720

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