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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,429.47, 51,661.36 and 24,684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,429.47, 51,661.36 and 24,684.96 is: 34,070.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,429.47 : 51,661.36 = 24,684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,429.47/51,661.36 = 24,684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,429.47x = 51,661.36 × 24,684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,429.47x = 1,275,258,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,258,223.41/37,429.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,070.97

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