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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,476.27, 51,722.52 and 24,085.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,476.27, 51,722.52 and 24,085.74 is: 33,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,476.27 : 51,722.52 = 24,085.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,476.27/51,722.52 = 24,085.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,476.27x = 51,722.52 × 24,085.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,476.27x = 1,245,775,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,775,168.86/37,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,241.71

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