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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,996.66, 56,994.98 and 10,294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,996.66, 56,994.98 and 10,294.66 is: 15,441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,996.66 : 56,994.98 = 10,294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,996.66/56,994.98 = 10,294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,996.66x = 56,994.98 × 10,294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,996.66x = 586,743,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,743,940.81/37,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.99

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