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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,979.73, 56,953.17 and 13,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,979.73, 56,953.17 and 13,022.24 is: 19,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,979.73 : 56,953.17 = 13,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,979.73/56,953.17 = 13,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,979.73x = 56,953.17 × 13,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,979.73x = 741,657,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,657,563.73/37,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.72

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