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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,515, 56,272.50 and 12,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,515, 56,272.50 and 12,891 is: 19,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,515 : 56,272.50 = 12,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,515/56,272.50 = 12,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,515x = 56,272.50 × 12,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,515x = 725,408,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,408,797.50/37,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.50

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