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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,977.02, 56,966.44 and 11,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,977.02, 56,966.44 and 11,681.98 is: 17,523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,977.02 : 56,966.44 = 11,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,977.02/56,966.44 = 11,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,977.02x = 56,966.44 × 11,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,977.02x = 665,480,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,480,812.75/37,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.25

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