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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,719.91, 56,578.83 and 12,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,719.91, 56,578.83 and 12,759.76 is: 19,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,719.91 : 56,578.83 = 12,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,719.91/56,578.83 = 12,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,719.91x = 56,578.83 × 12,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,719.91x = 721,932,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,932,291.88/37,719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.29

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