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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,214.88, 51,321.34 and 24,445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,214.88, 51,321.34 and 24,445.53 is: 33,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,214.88 : 51,321.34 = 24,445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,214.88/51,321.34 = 24,445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,214.88x = 51,321.34 × 24,445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,214.88x = 1,254,577,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,577,356.61/37,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.71

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