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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,755.03, 56,632.74 and 11,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,755.03, 56,632.74 and 11,460 is: 17,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,755.03 : 56,632.74 = 11,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,755.03/56,632.74 = 11,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,755.03x = 56,632.74 × 11,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,755.03x = 649,011,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,011,200.40/37,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,190.06

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