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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.48, 55,848.36 and 24,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.48, 55,848.36 and 24,143.04 is: 36,166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.48 : 55,848.36 = 24,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.48/55,848.36 = 24,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.48x = 55,848.36 × 24,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.48x = 1,348,349,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,349,189.41/37,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,166.73

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