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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,969.70, 56,940.51 and 22,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,969.70, 56,940.51 and 22,180.10 is: 33,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,969.70 : 56,940.51 = 22,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,969.70/56,940.51 = 22,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,969.70x = 56,940.51 × 22,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,969.70x = 1,262,946,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,946,205.85/37,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,261.95

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