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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,955.97, 56,916.34 and 22,165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,955.97, 56,916.34 and 22,165.68 is: 33,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,955.97 : 56,916.34 = 22,165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,955.97/56,916.34 = 22,165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,955.97x = 56,916.34 × 22,165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,955.97x = 1,261,589,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,589,217.08/37,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.23

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