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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,651.40, 54,977.10 and 24,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,651.40, 54,977.10 and 24,987.40 is: 37,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,651.40 : 54,977.10 = 24,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,651.40/54,977.10 = 24,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,651.40x = 54,977.10 × 24,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,651.40x = 1,373,734,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,734,788.54/36,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,481.10

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