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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,669, 56,502.14 and 11,373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,669, 56,502.14 and 11,373.06 is: 17,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,669 : 56,502.14 = 11,373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,669/56,502.14 = 11,373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,669x = 56,502.14 × 11,373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,669x = 642,602,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,602,228.35/37,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.18

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