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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,217.80, 55,761.90 and 24,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,217.80, 55,761.90 and 24,063.40 is: 36,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,217.80 : 55,761.90 = 24,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,217.80/55,761.90 = 24,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,217.80x = 55,761.90 × 24,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,217.80x = 1,341,820,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,820,904.46/37,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,053.20

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