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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,410.88, 56,078.40 and 24,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,410.88, 56,078.40 and 24,271.60 is: 36,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,410.88 : 56,078.40 = 24,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,410.88/56,078.40 = 24,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,410.88x = 56,078.40 × 24,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,410.88x = 1,361,112,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,112,493.44/37,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.80

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