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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,936.61, 56,930.29 and 15,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,936.61, 56,930.29 and 15,750 is: 23,635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,936.61 : 56,930.29 = 15,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,936.61/56,930.29 = 15,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,936.61x = 56,930.29 × 15,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,936.61x = 896,652,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,652,067.50/37,936.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,635.53

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