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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,714.02, 52,049.43 and 24,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,714.02, 52,049.43 and 24,114.39 is: 33,280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,714.02 : 52,049.43 = 24,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,714.02/52,049.43 = 24,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,714.02x = 52,049.43 × 24,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,714.02x = 1,255,140,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,140,254.30/37,714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.47

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