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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,255.14, 51,376.95 and 24,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,255.14, 51,376.95 and 24,485.76 is: 33,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,255.14 : 51,376.95 = 24,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,255.14/51,376.95 = 24,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,255.14x = 51,376.95 × 24,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,255.14x = 1,258,003,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,003,667.23/37,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,767.25

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