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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,747.49, 52,070.73 and 23,924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,747.49, 52,070.73 and 23,924.53 is: 33,002.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,747.49 : 52,070.73 = 23,924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,747.49/52,070.73 = 23,924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,747.49x = 52,070.73 × 23,924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,747.49x = 1,245,767,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,767,851.95/37,747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,002.67

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