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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,158.60, 70,631.19 and 37,706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,158.60, 70,631.19 and 37,706.41 is: 52,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,158.60 : 70,631.19 = 37,706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,158.60/70,631.19 = 37,706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,158.60x = 70,631.19 × 37,706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,158.60x = 2,663,248,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,248,432.35/51,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,058.67

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