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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,575.91, 51,889.88 and 24,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,575.91, 51,889.88 and 24,170.44 is: 33,377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,575.91 : 51,889.88 = 24,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,575.91/51,889.88 = 24,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,575.91x = 51,889.88 × 24,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,575.91x = 1,254,201,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,201,231.15/37,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,377.80

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