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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,670.84, 52,039.76 and 30,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,670.84, 52,039.76 and 30,107.24 is: 41,591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,670.84 : 52,039.76 = 30,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,670.84/52,039.76 = 30,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,670.84x = 52,039.76 × 30,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,670.84x = 1,566,773,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,773,543.86/37,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,591.15

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