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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,977.48, 56,972.39 and 11,682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,977.48, 56,972.39 and 11,682.25 is: 17,525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,977.48 : 56,972.39 = 11,682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,977.48/56,972.39 = 11,682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,977.48x = 56,972.39 × 11,682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,977.48x = 665,565,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,565,703.08/37,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,525.27

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