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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,280.44, 55,846.98 and 22,445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,280.44, 55,846.98 and 22,445.56 is: 33,623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,280.44 : 55,846.98 = 22,445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,280.44/55,846.98 = 22,445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,280.44x = 55,846.98 × 22,445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,280.44x = 1,253,516,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,516,740.41/37,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,623.98

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