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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,595.74, 51,858.66 and 24,184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,595.74, 51,858.66 and 24,184.48 is: 33,359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,595.74 : 51,858.66 = 24,184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,595.74/51,858.66 = 24,184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,595.74x = 51,858.66 × 24,184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,595.74x = 1,254,174,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,174,725.60/37,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,359.49

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