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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.12, 56,841.60 and 11,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.12, 56,841.60 and 11,604 is: 17,401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.12 : 56,841.60 = 11,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.12/56,841.60 = 11,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.12x = 56,841.60 × 11,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.12x = 659,589,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,589,926.40/37,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.08

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