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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,660.02, 56,488.61 and 11,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,660.02, 56,488.61 and 11,364.06 is: 17,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,660.02 : 56,488.61 = 11,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,660.02/56,488.61 = 11,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,660.02x = 56,488.61 × 11,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,660.02x = 641,939,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,939,953.36/37,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.66

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