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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,354.55, 56,042.72 and 11,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,354.55, 56,042.72 and 11,059.92 is: 16,593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,354.55 : 56,042.72 = 11,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,354.55/56,042.72 = 11,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,354.55x = 56,042.72 × 11,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,354.55x = 619,827,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,827,944.48/37,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.11

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