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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,991.30, 56,969.06 and 22,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,991.30, 56,969.06 and 22,200.89 is: 33,290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,991.30 : 56,969.06 = 22,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,991.30/56,969.06 = 22,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,991.30x = 56,969.06 × 22,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,991.30x = 1,264,763,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,763,723.46/37,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,290.88

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