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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,152.44, 55,747.82 and 24,681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,152.44, 55,747.82 and 24,681.08 is: 37,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,152.44 : 55,747.82 = 24,681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,152.44/55,747.82 = 24,681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,152.44x = 55,747.82 × 24,681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,152.44x = 1,375,916,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,916,405.25/37,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,034.35

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