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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,942.59, 56,898.09 and 12,977.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,942.59, 56,898.09 and 12,977.58 is: 19,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,942.59 : 56,898.09 = 12,977.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,942.59/56,898.09 = 12,977.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,942.59x = 56,898.09 × 12,977.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,942.59x = 738,399,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,399,514.82/37,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.97

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