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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,778.39, 56,669.61 and 11,481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,778.39, 56,669.61 and 11,481.13 is: 17,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,778.39 : 56,669.61 = 11,481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,778.39/56,669.61 = 11,481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,778.39x = 56,669.61 × 11,481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,778.39x = 650,631,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,631,159.46/37,778.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,222.31

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