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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,222.72, 55,828.32 and 24,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,222.72, 55,828.32 and 24,167.68 is: 36,247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,222.72 : 55,828.32 = 24,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,222.72/55,828.32 = 24,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,222.72x = 55,828.32 × 24,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,222.72x = 1,349,240,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,240,972.70/37,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.78

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