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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,646.26, 51,986.98 and 24,240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,646.26, 51,986.98 and 24,240.86 is: 33,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,646.26 : 51,986.98 = 24,240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,646.26/51,986.98 = 24,240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,646.26x = 51,986.98 × 24,240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,646.26x = 1,260,209,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,209,104.00/37,646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,475.01

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