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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.40, 52,326.27 and 24,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.40, 52,326.27 and 24,483.20 is: 33,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.40 : 52,326.27 = 24,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.40/52,326.27 = 24,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.40x = 52,326.27 × 24,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.40x = 1,281,114,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,114,854.40/37,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,797.68

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