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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,687.07, 51,997.55 and 24,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,687.07, 51,997.55 and 24,266.08 is: 33,480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,687.07 : 51,997.55 = 24,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,687.07/51,997.55 = 24,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,687.07x = 51,997.55 × 24,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,687.07x = 1,261,776,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,776,651.77/37,687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,480.36

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