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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,652.28, 56,443.86 and 13,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,652.28, 56,443.86 and 13,011 is: 19,504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,652.28 : 56,443.86 = 13,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,652.28/56,443.86 = 13,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,652.28x = 56,443.86 × 13,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,652.28x = 734,391,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,391,062.46/37,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.56

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