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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,878, 56,842.92 and 13,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,878, 56,842.92 and 13,254 is: 19,890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,878 : 56,842.92 = 13,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,878/56,842.92 = 13,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,878x = 56,842.92 × 13,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,878x = 753,396,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,396,061.68/37,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.07

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