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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,169.04, 70,608.48 and 37,747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,169.04, 70,608.48 and 37,747.74 is: 52,088.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,169.04 : 70,608.48 = 37,747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,169.04/70,608.48 = 37,747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,169.04x = 70,608.48 × 37,747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,169.04x = 2,665,310,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,310,544.84/51,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,088.34

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