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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,262.95, 70,637.88 and 37,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,262.95, 70,637.88 and 37,812.90 is: 52,104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,262.95 : 70,637.88 = 37,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,262.95/70,637.88 = 37,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,262.95x = 70,637.88 × 37,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,262.95x = 2,671,023,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,023,092.65/51,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,104.36

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