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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,717.09, 52,006.92 and 24,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,717.09, 52,006.92 and 24,087.22 is: 33,213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,717.09 : 52,006.92 = 24,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,717.09/52,006.92 = 24,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,717.09x = 52,006.92 × 24,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,717.09x = 1,252,702,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,702,123.56/37,717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,213.12

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