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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,942.45, 56,903.93 and 11,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,942.45, 56,903.93 and 11,281.52 is: 16,919.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,942.45 : 56,903.93 = 11,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,942.45/56,903.93 = 11,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,942.45x = 56,903.93 × 11,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,942.45x = 641,962,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,962,952.53/37,942.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,919.39

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