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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.80, 55,548.59 and 24,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.80, 55,548.59 and 24,544.97 is: 36,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.80 : 55,548.59 = 24,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.80/55,548.59 = 24,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.80x = 55,548.59 × 24,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.80x = 1,363,438,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,438,595.39/37,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,780.30

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