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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.80, 55,901.40 and 22,442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.80, 55,901.40 and 22,442.80 is: 33,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.80 : 55,901.40 = 22,442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.80/55,901.40 = 22,442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.80x = 55,901.40 × 22,442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.80x = 1,254,583,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,583,939.92/37,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,665.83

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