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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,510.32, 56,274.62 and 11,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,510.32, 56,274.62 and 11,215.06 is: 16,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,510.32 : 56,274.62 = 11,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,510.32/56,274.62 = 11,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,510.32x = 56,274.62 × 11,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,510.32x = 631,123,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,123,137.64/37,510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.32

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