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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,957.79, 56,926.86 and 11,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,957.79, 56,926.86 and 11,297.52 is: 16,943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,957.79 : 56,926.86 = 11,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,957.79/56,926.86 = 11,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,957.79x = 56,926.86 × 11,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,957.79x = 643,132,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,132,339.39/37,957.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.36

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