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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,563, 56,363.94 and 19,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,563, 56,363.94 and 19,095 is: 28,652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,563 : 56,363.94 = 19,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,563/56,363.94 = 19,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,563x = 56,363.94 × 19,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,563x = 1,076,269,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,269,434.30/37,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,652.38

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