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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.70, 52,242.50 and 37,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.70, 52,242.50 and 37,266.70 is: 52,242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.70 : 52,242.50 = 37,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.70/52,242.50 = 37,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.70x = 52,242.50 × 37,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.70x = 1,946,905,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,905,574.75/37,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,242.50

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