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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.70, 56,954.60 and 15,795.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.70, 56,954.60 and 15,795.07 is: 23,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.70 : 56,954.60 = 15,795.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.70/56,954.60 = 15,795.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.70x = 56,954.60 × 15,795.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.70x = 899,601,945.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,601,945.27/37,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,694.50

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