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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,170.04, 70,609.86 and 37,748.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,170.04, 70,609.86 and 37,748.74 is: 52,089.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,170.04 : 70,609.86 = 37,748.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,170.04/70,609.86 = 37,748.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,170.04x = 70,609.86 × 37,748.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,170.04x = 2,665,433,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,433,246.58/51,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,089.72

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