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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,971.18, 56,966.49 and 11,676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,971.18, 56,966.49 and 11,676.15 is: 17,517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,971.18 : 56,966.49 = 11,676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,971.18/56,966.49 = 11,676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,971.18x = 56,966.49 × 11,676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,971.18x = 665,149,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,149,282.21/37,971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,517.21

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