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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,851.91, 56,786.73 and 11,556.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,851.91, 56,786.73 and 11,556.65 is: 17,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,851.91 : 56,786.73 = 11,556.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,851.91/56,786.73 = 11,556.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,851.91x = 56,786.73 × 11,556.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,851.91x = 656,264,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,264,363.25/37,851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.68

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