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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,713.66, 52,001.91 and 24,083.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,713.66, 52,001.91 and 24,083.34 is: 33,207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,713.66 : 52,001.91 = 24,083.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,713.66/52,001.91 = 24,083.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,713.66x = 52,001.91 × 24,083.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,713.66x = 1,252,379,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,379,679.18/37,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,207.59

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