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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.93, 52,299.68 and 24,477.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.93, 52,299.68 and 24,477.75 is: 33,772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.93 : 52,299.68 = 24,477.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.93/52,299.68 = 24,477.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.93x = 52,299.68 × 24,477.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.93x = 1,280,178,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,178,369.73/37,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,772.51

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