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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,809.72, 56,714.58 and 10,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,809.72, 56,714.58 and 10,107 is: 15,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,809.72 : 56,714.58 = 10,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,809.72/56,714.58 = 10,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,809.72x = 56,714.58 × 10,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,809.72x = 573,214,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,214,260.06/37,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.50

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