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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,171.68, 70,522.44 and 36,999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,171.68, 70,522.44 and 36,999.92 is: 50,991.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,171.68 : 70,522.44 = 36,999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,171.68/70,522.44 = 36,999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,171.68x = 70,522.44 × 36,999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,171.68x = 2,609,324,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,324,638.20/51,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,991.58

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