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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266, 51,401.04 and 24,515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266, 51,401.04 and 24,515.16 is: 33,813.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266 : 51,401.04 = 24,515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266/51,401.04 = 24,515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266x = 51,401.04 × 24,515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266x = 1,260,104,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,104,719.77/37,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,813.79

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