Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,751.12, 56,626.68 and 11,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,751.12, 56,626.68 and 11,456 is: 17,184
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,751.12 : 56,626.68 = 11,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,751.12/56,626.68 = 11,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,751.12x = 56,626.68 × 11,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,751.12x = 648,715,246.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,715,246.08/37,751.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,184
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