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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,122.22, 55,674.83 and 22,133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,122.22, 55,674.83 and 22,133.57 is: 33,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,122.22 : 55,674.83 = 22,133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,122.22/55,674.83 = 22,133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,122.22x = 55,674.83 × 22,133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,122.22x = 1,232,282,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,282,941.56/37,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,195.29

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