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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,171.54, 70,611.93 and 37,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,171.54, 70,611.93 and 37,750.24 is: 52,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,171.54 : 70,611.93 = 37,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,171.54/70,611.93 = 37,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,171.54x = 70,611.93 × 37,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,171.54x = 2,665,617,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,617,304.36/51,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,091.79

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