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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,118.16, 55,668.72 and 22,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,118.16, 55,668.72 and 22,129.52 is: 33,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,118.16 : 55,668.72 = 22,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,118.16/55,668.72 = 22,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,118.16x = 55,668.72 × 22,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,118.16x = 1,231,922,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,922,052.61/37,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,189.20

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