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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,764.54, 52,117.61 and 24,995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,764.54, 52,117.61 and 24,995.73 is: 34,495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,764.54 : 52,117.61 = 24,995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,764.54/52,117.61 = 24,995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,764.54x = 52,117.61 × 24,995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,764.54x = 1,302,717,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,717,770.29/37,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.79

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