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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,219.20, 55,717.92 and 24,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,219.20, 55,717.92 and 24,033.12 is: 35,978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,219.20 : 55,717.92 = 24,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,219.20/55,717.92 = 24,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,219.20x = 55,717.92 × 24,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,219.20x = 1,339,075,457.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,075,457.51/37,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.08

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