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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,214.29, 55,868.82 and 24,121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,214.29, 55,868.82 and 24,121.45 is: 36,212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,214.29 : 55,868.82 = 24,121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,214.29/55,868.82 = 24,121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,214.29x = 55,868.82 × 24,121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,214.29x = 1,347,636,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,636,948.19/37,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,212.89

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