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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,961.40, 56,942.10 and 16,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,961.40, 56,942.10 and 16,901.40 is: 25,352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,961.40 : 56,942.10 = 16,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,961.40/56,942.10 = 16,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,961.40x = 56,942.10 × 16,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,961.40x = 962,401,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,401,208.94/37,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,352.10

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