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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,930.22, 56,895.46 and 12,988.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,930.22, 56,895.46 and 12,988.29 is: 19,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,930.22 : 56,895.46 = 12,988.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,930.22/56,895.46 = 12,988.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,930.22x = 56,895.46 × 12,988.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,930.22x = 738,974,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,974,701.69/37,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.48

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