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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,977.13, 56,960.79 and 11,681.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,977.13, 56,960.79 and 11,681.29 is: 17,520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,977.13 : 56,960.79 = 11,681.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,977.13/56,960.79 = 11,681.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,977.13x = 56,960.79 × 11,681.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,977.13x = 665,375,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,375,506.62/37,977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,520.43

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