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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,991.46, 56,985.57 and 11,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,991.46, 56,985.57 and 11,695.08 is: 17,542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,991.46 : 56,985.57 = 11,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,991.46/56,985.57 = 11,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,991.46x = 56,985.57 × 11,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,991.46x = 666,450,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,450,800.00/37,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,542.12

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