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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,628.07, 51,961.86 and 24,222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,628.07, 51,961.86 and 24,222.59 is: 33,449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,628.07 : 51,961.86 = 24,222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,628.07/51,961.86 = 24,222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,628.07x = 51,961.86 × 24,222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,628.07x = 1,258,650,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,650,830.42/37,628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,449.78

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