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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,430.12, 51,662.46 and 24,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,430.12, 51,662.46 and 24,033.12 is: 33,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,430.12 : 51,662.46 = 24,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,430.12/51,662.46 = 24,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,430.12x = 51,662.46 × 24,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,430.12x = 1,241,610,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,610,100.68/37,430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,171.42

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