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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,961.65, 56,904.34 and 12,984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,961.65, 56,904.34 and 12,984.63 is: 19,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,961.65 : 56,904.34 = 12,984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,961.65/56,904.34 = 12,984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,961.65x = 56,904.34 × 12,984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,961.65x = 738,881,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,881,450.85/37,961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.89

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