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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,611.81, 51,910.02 and 24,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,611.81, 51,910.02 and 24,005.73 is: 33,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,611.81 : 51,910.02 = 24,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,611.81/51,910.02 = 24,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,611.81x = 51,910.02 × 24,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,611.81x = 1,246,137,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,137,924.41/37,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,131.56

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