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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,466.76, 51,714.90 and 24,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,466.76, 51,714.90 and 24,729.24 is: 34,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,466.76 : 51,714.90 = 24,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,466.76/51,714.90 = 24,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,466.76x = 51,714.90 × 24,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,466.76x = 1,278,870,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,870,173.68/37,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,133.46

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