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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,975.94, 56,971.50 and 11,679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,975.94, 56,971.50 and 11,679.69 is: 17,521.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,975.94 : 56,971.50 = 11,679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,975.94/56,971.50 = 11,679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,975.94x = 56,971.50 × 11,679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,975.94x = 665,409,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,409,400.44/37,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.87

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