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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.21, 56,950.88 and 13,023.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.21, 56,950.88 and 13,023.41 is: 19,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.21 : 56,950.88 = 13,023.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.21/56,950.88 = 13,023.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.21x = 56,950.88 × 13,023.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.21x = 741,694,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,694,660.10/37,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.65

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