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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,930.58, 56,897.09 and 12,969.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,930.58, 56,897.09 and 12,969.62 is: 19,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,930.58 : 56,897.09 = 12,969.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,930.58/56,897.09 = 12,969.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,930.58x = 56,897.09 × 12,969.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,930.58x = 737,933,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,933,571.56/37,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.85

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