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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,789.23, 56,683.85 and 11,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,789.23, 56,683.85 and 11,494 is: 17,241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,789.23 : 56,683.85 = 11,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,789.23/56,683.85 = 11,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,789.23x = 56,683.85 × 11,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,789.23x = 651,524,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,524,171.90/37,789.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,241.00

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