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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,768.53, 56,652.98 and 11,473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,768.53, 56,652.98 and 11,473.50 is: 17,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,768.53 : 56,652.98 = 11,473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,768.53/56,652.98 = 11,473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,768.53x = 56,652.98 × 11,473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,768.53x = 650,007,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,007,966.03/37,768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,210.31

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