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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,977.60, 56,966.40 and 11,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,977.60, 56,966.40 and 11,682.30 is: 17,523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,977.60 : 56,966.40 = 11,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,977.60/56,966.40 = 11,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,977.60x = 56,966.40 × 11,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,977.60x = 665,498,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,498,574.72/37,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.45

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