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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,474.61, 51,709.99 and 24,064.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,474.61, 51,709.99 and 24,064.03 is: 33,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,474.61 : 51,709.99 = 24,064.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,474.61/51,709.99 = 24,064.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,474.61x = 51,709.99 × 24,064.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,474.61x = 1,244,350,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,350,630.34/37,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,205.17

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