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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,720.53, 52,057.13 and 24,951.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,720.53, 52,057.13 and 24,951.65 is: 34,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,720.53 : 52,057.13 = 24,951.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,720.53/52,057.13 = 24,951.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,720.53x = 52,057.13 × 24,951.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,720.53x = 1,298,910,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,910,902.72/37,720.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,435.12

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