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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,389.91, 56,112.67 and 17,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,389.91, 56,112.67 and 17,674.51 is: 26,524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,389.91 : 56,112.67 = 17,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,389.91/56,112.67 = 17,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,389.91x = 56,112.67 × 17,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,389.91x = 991,763,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,763,947.04/37,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,524.91

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