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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,997.63, 51,039.42 and 24,247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,997.63, 51,039.42 and 24,247.42 is: 33,450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,997.63 : 51,039.42 = 24,247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,997.63/51,039.42 = 24,247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,997.63x = 51,039.42 × 24,247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,997.63x = 1,237,574,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,574,034.77/36,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,450.09

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