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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211.13, 51,321.67 and 24,477.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211.13, 51,321.67 and 24,477.39 is: 33,759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211.13 : 51,321.67 = 24,477.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211.13/51,321.67 = 24,477.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211.13x = 51,321.67 × 24,477.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211.13x = 1,256,220,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,220,470.85/37,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,759.27

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