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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,759.59, 56,635.72 and 11,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,759.59, 56,635.72 and 11,464.56 is: 17,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,759.59 : 56,635.72 = 11,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,759.59/56,635.72 = 11,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,759.59x = 56,635.72 × 11,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,759.59x = 649,303,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,303,269.58/37,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.72

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