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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,741.52, 56,607.96 and 11,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,741.52, 56,607.96 and 11,450 is: 17,173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,741.52 : 56,607.96 = 11,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,741.52/56,607.96 = 11,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,741.52x = 56,607.96 × 11,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,741.52x = 648,161,142
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,161,142/37,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,173.69

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