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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,901.73, 56,865.70 and 12,959.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,901.73, 56,865.70 and 12,959.33 is: 19,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,901.73 : 56,865.70 = 12,959.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,901.73/56,865.70 = 12,959.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,901.73x = 56,865.70 × 12,959.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,901.73x = 736,941,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,941,565.43/37,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.48

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