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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,972.14, 56,940.48 and 22,181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,972.14, 56,940.48 and 22,181.73 is: 33,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,972.14 : 56,940.48 = 22,181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,972.14/56,940.48 = 22,181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,972.14x = 56,940.48 × 22,181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,972.14x = 1,263,038,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,038,353.43/37,972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,262.24

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