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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,961.94, 56,948.36 and 11,668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,961.94, 56,948.36 and 11,668.89 is: 17,505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,961.94 : 56,948.36 = 11,668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,961.94/56,948.36 = 11,668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,961.94x = 56,948.36 × 11,668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,961.94x = 664,524,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,524,090.18/37,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,505.01

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