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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,275.95, 55,867.17 and 22,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,275.95, 55,867.17 and 22,294.14 is: 33,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,275.95 : 55,867.17 = 22,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,275.95/55,867.17 = 22,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,275.95x = 55,867.17 × 22,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,275.95x = 1,245,510,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,510,258.08/37,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,413.24

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