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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,311.13, 55,958.39 and 22,499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,311.13, 55,958.39 and 22,499.67 is: 33,744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,311.13 : 55,958.39 = 22,499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,311.13/55,958.39 = 22,499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,311.13x = 55,958.39 × 22,499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,311.13x = 1,259,045,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,045,617.01/37,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,744.50

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