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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,063.27, 55,607.96 and 24,632.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,063.27, 55,607.96 and 24,632.65 is: 36,957.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,063.27 : 55,607.96 = 24,632.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,063.27/55,607.96 = 24,632.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,063.27x = 55,607.96 × 24,632.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,063.27x = 1,369,771,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,771,415.89/37,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,957.65

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