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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,316.58, 51,481.17 and 24,719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,316.58, 51,481.17 and 24,719.46 is: 34,102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,316.58 : 51,481.17 = 24,719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,316.58/51,481.17 = 24,719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,316.58x = 51,481.17 × 24,719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,316.58x = 1,272,586,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,586,722.57/37,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,102.45

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