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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,465.61, 51,689.07 and 24,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,465.61, 51,689.07 and 24,044.24 is: 33,172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,465.61 : 51,689.07 = 24,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,465.61/51,689.07 = 24,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,465.61x = 51,689.07 × 24,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,465.61x = 1,242,824,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,824,533.68/37,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.41

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