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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,278.95, 55,871.67 and 22,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,278.95, 55,871.67 and 22,297.14 is: 33,417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,278.95 : 55,871.67 = 22,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,278.95/55,871.67 = 22,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,278.95x = 55,871.67 × 22,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,278.95x = 1,245,778,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,778,448.02/37,278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,417.75

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