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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,792.67, 56,611.22 and 22,172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,792.67, 56,611.22 and 22,172.63 is: 33,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,792.67 : 56,611.22 = 22,172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,792.67/56,611.22 = 22,172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,792.67x = 56,611.22 × 22,172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,792.67x = 1,255,219,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,219,240.99/37,792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,213.30

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