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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,396.76, 56,012.72 and 30,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,396.76, 56,012.72 and 30,911.72 is: 46,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,396.76 : 56,012.72 = 30,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,396.76/56,012.72 = 30,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,396.76x = 56,012.72 × 30,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,396.76x = 1,731,449,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,449,517.08/37,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,299.45

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