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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,608.91, 51,893.49 and 24,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,608.91, 51,893.49 and 24,177.08 is: 33,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,608.91 : 51,893.49 = 24,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,608.91/51,893.49 = 24,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,608.91x = 51,893.49 × 24,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,608.91x = 1,254,633,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,633,286.24/37,608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,360.00

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