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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,611.67, 51,927.71 and 24,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,611.67, 51,927.71 and 24,206.22 is: 33,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,611.67 : 51,927.71 = 24,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,611.67/51,927.71 = 24,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,611.67x = 51,927.71 × 24,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,611.67x = 1,256,973,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,973,572.36/37,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,419.78

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