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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.89, 55,791.72 and 22,223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.89, 55,791.72 and 22,223.12 is: 33,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.89 : 55,791.72 = 22,223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.89/55,791.72 = 22,223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.89x = 55,791.72 × 22,223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.89x = 1,239,865,809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,865,809.61/37,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,338.79

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