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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,674.91, 56,483.20 and 17,962.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,674.91, 56,483.20 and 17,962.75 is: 26,930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,674.91 : 56,483.20 = 17,962.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,674.91/56,483.20 = 17,962.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,674.91x = 56,483.20 × 17,962.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,674.91x = 1,014,593,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,593,600.80/37,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,930.22

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