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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,514.05, 51,744.94 and 24,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,514.05, 51,744.94 and 24,064 is: 33,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,514.05 : 51,744.94 = 24,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,514.05/51,744.94 = 24,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,514.05x = 51,744.94 × 24,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,514.05x = 1,245,190,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,190,236.16/37,514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,192.64

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