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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,928.98, 52,312.42 and 24,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,928.98, 52,312.42 and 24,318.32 is: 33,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,928.98 : 52,312.42 = 24,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,928.98/52,312.42 = 24,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,928.98x = 52,312.42 × 24,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,928.98x = 1,272,150,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,150,250.22/37,928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,540.32

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