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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,271.32, 55,932.90 and 24,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,271.32, 55,932.90 and 24,091 is: 36,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,271.32 : 55,932.90 = 24,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,271.32/55,932.90 = 24,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,271.32x = 55,932.90 × 24,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,271.32x = 1,347,479,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,479,493.90/37,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,153.25

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