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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,209.70, 51,362.86 and 24,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,209.70, 51,362.86 and 24,638.50 is: 34,010.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,209.70 : 51,362.86 = 24,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,209.70/51,362.86 = 24,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,209.70x = 51,362.86 × 24,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,209.70x = 1,265,503,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,503,826.11/37,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,010.05

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