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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,170.54, 70,610.55 and 37,749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,170.54, 70,610.55 and 37,749.24 is: 52,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,170.54 : 70,610.55 = 37,749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,170.54/70,610.55 = 37,749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,170.54x = 70,610.55 × 37,749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,170.54x = 2,665,494,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,494,598.48/51,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,090.41

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