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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,789.83, 56,682.05 and 11,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,789.83, 56,682.05 and 11,493 is: 17,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,789.83 : 56,682.05 = 11,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,789.83/56,682.05 = 11,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,789.83x = 56,682.05 × 11,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,789.83x = 651,446,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,446,743.19/37,789.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,238.68

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