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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,209.32, 51,362.34 and 24,638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,209.32, 51,362.34 and 24,638.12 is: 34,009.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,209.32 : 51,362.34 = 24,638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,209.32/51,362.34 = 24,638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,209.32x = 51,362.34 × 24,638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,209.32x = 1,265,471,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,471,496.40/37,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,009.53

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