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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,968.27, 56,941.97 and 11,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,968.27, 56,941.97 and 11,313.06 is: 16,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,968.27 : 56,941.97 = 11,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,968.27/56,941.97 = 11,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,968.27x = 56,941.97 × 11,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,968.27x = 644,187,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,187,923.13/37,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.48

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