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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,274.73, 55,838.30 and 24,136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,274.73, 55,838.30 and 24,136.35 is: 36,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,274.73 : 55,838.30 = 24,136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,274.73/55,838.30 = 24,136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,274.73x = 55,838.30 × 24,136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,274.73x = 1,347,732,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,732,631.52/37,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,156.74

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