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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,168.54, 70,607.79 and 37,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,168.54, 70,607.79 and 37,747.26 is: 52,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,168.54 : 70,607.79 = 37,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,168.54/70,607.79 = 37,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,168.54x = 70,607.79 × 37,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,168.54x = 2,665,250,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,250,607.16/51,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,087.68

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