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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,984.91, 56,967.64 and 17,974.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,984.91, 56,967.64 and 17,974.67 is: 26,957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,984.91 : 56,967.64 = 17,974.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,984.91/56,967.64 = 17,974.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,984.91x = 56,967.64 × 17,974.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,984.91x = 1,023,974,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,974,199.90/37,984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,957.40

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