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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,983.92, 56,865.18 and 22,140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,983.92, 56,865.18 and 22,140.50 is: 33,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,983.92 : 56,865.18 = 22,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,983.92/56,865.18 = 22,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,983.92x = 56,865.18 × 22,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,983.92x = 1,259,023,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,023,517.79/37,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,146.22

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