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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,521, 56,300.94 and 19,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,521, 56,300.94 and 19,053 is: 28,589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,521 : 56,300.94 = 19,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,521/56,300.94 = 19,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,521x = 56,300.94 × 19,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,521x = 1,072,701,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,701,809.82/37,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,589.37

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