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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,927, 56,890.50 and 10,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,927, 56,890.50 and 10,225 is: 15,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,927 : 56,890.50 = 10,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,927/56,890.50 = 10,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,927x = 56,890.50 × 10,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,927x = 581,705,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,705,362.50/37,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.50

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