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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,628.81, 56,421.62 and 11,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,628.81, 56,421.62 and 11,325.77 is: 16,982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,628.81 : 56,421.62 = 11,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,628.81/56,421.62 = 11,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,628.81x = 56,421.62 × 11,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,628.81x = 639,018,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,018,234.52/37,628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.15

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