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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,268.80, 55,905.90 and 22,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,268.80, 55,905.90 and 22,445.80 is: 33,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,268.80 : 55,905.90 = 22,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,268.80/55,905.90 = 22,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,268.80x = 55,905.90 × 22,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,268.80x = 1,254,852,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,852,650.22/37,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,670.33

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