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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,652.48, 51,994.98 and 24,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,652.48, 51,994.98 and 24,247.28 is: 33,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,652.48 : 51,994.98 = 24,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,652.48/51,994.98 = 24,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,652.48x = 51,994.98 × 24,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,652.48x = 1,260,736,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,736,838.65/37,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,483.50

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