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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.95, 56,954.98 and 15,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.95, 56,954.98 and 15,795.32 is: 23,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.95 : 56,954.98 = 15,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.95/56,954.98 = 15,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.95x = 56,954.98 × 15,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.95x = 899,622,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,622,198.10/37,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,694.88

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