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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,709.25, 51,996.12 and 24,079.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,709.25, 51,996.12 and 24,079.37 is: 33,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,709.25 : 51,996.12 = 24,079.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,709.25/51,996.12 = 24,079.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,709.25x = 51,996.12 × 24,079.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,709.25x = 1,252,033,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,033,658.70/37,709.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,202.30

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