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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,112.10, 55,711.35 and 22,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,112.10, 55,711.35 and 22,337.70 is: 33,532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,112.10 : 55,711.35 = 22,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,112.10/55,711.35 = 22,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,112.10x = 55,711.35 × 22,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,112.10x = 1,244,463,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,463,422.90/37,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,532.55

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