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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,998.30, 56,997.58 and 11,702.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,998.30, 56,997.58 and 11,702.90 is: 17,554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,998.30 : 56,997.58 = 11,702.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,998.30/56,997.58 = 11,702.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,998.30x = 56,997.58 × 11,702.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,998.30x = 667,036,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,036,978.98/37,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.39

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