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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,207.70, 51,316.90 and 24,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,207.70, 51,316.90 and 24,473.96 is: 33,754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,207.70 : 51,316.90 = 24,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,207.70/51,316.90 = 24,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,207.70x = 51,316.90 × 24,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,207.70x = 1,255,927,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,927,825.03/37,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,754.51

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