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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,268.76, 51,371.10 and 34,216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,268.76, 51,371.10 and 34,216.68 is: 47,164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,268.76 : 51,371.10 = 34,216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,268.76/51,371.10 = 34,216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,268.76x = 51,371.10 × 34,216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,268.76x = 1,757,748,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,748,489.95/37,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,164.13

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