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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,932.91, 56,887.11 and 12,625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,932.91, 56,887.11 and 12,625.67 is: 18,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,932.91 : 56,887.11 = 12,625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,932.91/56,887.11 = 12,625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,932.91x = 56,887.11 × 12,625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,932.91x = 718,238,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,238,020.33/37,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.43

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