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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,187.74, 76,670.28 and 24,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,187.74, 76,670.28 and 24,837 is: 37,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,187.74 : 76,670.28 = 24,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,187.74/76,670.28 = 24,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,187.74x = 76,670.28 × 24,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,187.74x = 1,904,259,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,259,744.36/51,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,201.48

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