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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,612.44, 56,419.28 and 17,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,612.44, 56,419.28 and 17,887 is: 26,830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,612.44 : 56,419.28 = 17,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,612.44/56,419.28 = 17,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,612.44x = 56,419.28 × 17,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,612.44x = 1,009,171,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,171,661.36/37,612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,830.79

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