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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,676.18, 51,995.72 and 24,907.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,676.18, 51,995.72 and 24,907.22 is: 34,373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,676.18 : 51,995.72 = 24,907.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,676.18/51,995.72 = 24,907.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,676.18x = 51,995.72 × 24,907.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,676.18x = 1,295,068,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,068,452.58/37,676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,373.67

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