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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,150.96, 70,607.52 and 37,829.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,150.96, 70,607.52 and 37,829.43 is: 52,218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,150.96 : 70,607.52 = 37,829.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,150.96/70,607.52 = 37,829.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,150.96x = 70,607.52 × 37,829.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,150.96x = 2,671,042,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,042,235.31/51,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,218.81

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