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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,651.26, 56,481.81 and 11,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,651.26, 56,481.81 and 11,358.66 is: 17,039.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,651.26 : 56,481.81 = 11,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,651.26/56,481.81 = 11,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,651.26x = 56,481.81 × 11,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,651.26x = 641,557,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,557,675.97/37,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.47

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