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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211.32, 51,365.12 and 24,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211.32, 51,365.12 and 24,640.12 is: 34,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211.32 : 51,365.12 = 24,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211.32/51,365.12 = 24,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211.32x = 51,365.12 × 24,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211.32x = 1,265,642,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,642,720.61/37,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,012.30

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