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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,716.84, 52,006.56 and 24,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,716.84, 52,006.56 and 24,086.97 is: 33,212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,716.84 : 52,006.56 = 24,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,716.84/52,006.56 = 24,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,716.84x = 52,006.56 × 24,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,716.84x = 1,252,680,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,680,450.52/37,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,212.76

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