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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,592.22, 56,399.40 and 11,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,592.22, 56,399.40 and 11,301 is: 16,954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,592.22 : 56,399.40 = 11,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,592.22/56,399.40 = 11,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,592.22x = 56,399.40 × 11,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,592.22x = 637,369,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,369,619.40/37,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.83

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