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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,946.59, 56,904.09 and 12,981.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,946.59, 56,904.09 and 12,981.58 is: 19,466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,946.59 : 56,904.09 = 12,981.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,946.59/56,904.09 = 12,981.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,946.59x = 56,904.09 × 12,981.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,946.59x = 738,704,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,704,996.66/37,946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,466.97

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