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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,647.70, 51,988.97 and 24,242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,647.70, 51,988.97 and 24,242.30 is: 33,477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,647.70 : 51,988.97 = 24,242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,647.70/51,988.97 = 24,242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,647.70x = 51,988.97 × 24,242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,647.70x = 1,260,331,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,331,826.27/37,647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,477.00

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