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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,338.56, 55,915.92 and 24,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,338.56, 55,915.92 and 24,150.56 is: 36,166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,338.56 : 55,915.92 = 24,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,338.56/55,915.92 = 24,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,338.56x = 55,915.92 × 24,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,338.56x = 1,350,400,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,400,780.92/37,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,166.39

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