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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,453.23, 56,187.95 and 11,160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,453.23, 56,187.95 and 11,160.09 is: 16,742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,453.23 : 56,187.95 = 11,160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,453.23/56,187.95 = 11,160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,453.23x = 56,187.95 × 11,160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,453.23x = 627,062,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,062,523.12/37,453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,742.55

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