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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,225.54, 70,689.06 and 37,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,225.54, 70,689.06 and 37,791.96 is: 52,151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,225.54 : 70,689.06 = 37,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,225.54/70,689.06 = 37,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,225.54x = 70,689.06 × 37,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,225.54x = 2,671,478,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,478,127.96/51,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,151.29

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