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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,975.96, 56,878.35 and 22,157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,975.96, 56,878.35 and 22,157.34 is: 33,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,975.96 : 56,878.35 = 22,157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,975.96/56,878.35 = 22,157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,975.96x = 56,878.35 × 22,157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,975.96x = 1,260,272,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,272,939.59/37,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,186.07

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