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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,108.80, 55,663.20 and 24,642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,108.80, 55,663.20 and 24,642.90 is: 36,964.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,108.80 : 55,663.20 = 24,642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,108.80/55,663.20 = 24,642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,108.80x = 55,663.20 × 24,642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,108.80x = 1,371,702,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,702,671.28/37,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,964.35

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