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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,778.89, 56,670.36 and 11,481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,778.89, 56,670.36 and 11,481.63 is: 17,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,778.89 : 56,670.36 = 11,481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,778.89/56,670.36 = 11,481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,778.89x = 56,670.36 × 11,481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,778.89x = 650,668,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,668,105.49/37,778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.06

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