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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,979.16, 56,966.58 and 10,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,979.16, 56,966.58 and 10,275 is: 15,411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,979.16 : 56,966.58 = 10,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,979.16/56,966.58 = 10,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,979.16x = 56,966.58 × 10,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,979.16x = 585,331,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,331,609.50/37,979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.92

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