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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,267.32, 55,926.90 and 24,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,267.32, 55,926.90 and 24,087 is: 36,147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,267.32 : 55,926.90 = 24,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,267.32/55,926.90 = 24,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,267.32x = 55,926.90 × 24,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,267.32x = 1,347,111,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,111,240.30/37,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,147.25

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