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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.07, 56,954.54 and 11,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.07, 56,954.54 and 11,673.02 is: 17,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.07 : 56,954.54 = 11,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.07/56,954.54 = 11,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.07x = 56,954.54 × 11,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.07x = 664,831,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,831,228.92/37,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,511.20

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