Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,749.12, 56,623.68 and 11,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,749.12, 56,623.68 and 11,454 is: 17,181
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,749.12 : 56,623.68 = 11,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,749.12/56,623.68 = 11,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,749.12x = 56,623.68 × 11,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,749.12x = 648,567,630.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,567,630.72/37,749.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,181
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