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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,095.61, 70,507.06 and 37,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,095.61, 70,507.06 and 37,674.11 is: 51,986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,095.61 : 70,507.06 = 37,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,095.61/70,507.06 = 37,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,095.61x = 70,507.06 × 37,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,095.61x = 2,656,290,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,290,816.30/51,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,986.67

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