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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,759.58, 56,635.72 and 11,464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,759.58, 56,635.72 and 11,464.55 is: 17,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,759.58 : 56,635.72 = 11,464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,759.58/56,635.72 = 11,464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,759.58x = 56,635.72 × 11,464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,759.58x = 649,303,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,303,156.65/37,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.72

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