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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,995.71, 56,976.81 and 20,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,995.71, 56,976.81 and 20,222.08 is: 30,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,995.71 : 56,976.81 = 20,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,995.71/56,976.81 = 20,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,995.71x = 56,976.81 × 20,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,995.71x = 1,152,189,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,189,223.97/37,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,324.20

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