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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,652.01, 51,994.91 and 24,246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,652.01, 51,994.91 and 24,246.61 is: 33,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,652.01 : 51,994.91 = 24,246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,652.01/51,994.91 = 24,246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,652.01x = 51,994.91 × 24,246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,652.01x = 1,260,700,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,700,235.38/37,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,482.95

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