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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,279.44, 55,845.48 and 22,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,279.44, 55,845.48 and 22,444.56 is: 33,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,279.44 : 55,845.48 = 22,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,279.44/55,845.48 = 22,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,279.44x = 55,845.48 × 22,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,279.44x = 1,253,427,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,427,226.59/37,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,622.48

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