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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,281.64, 70,670.77 and 36,916.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,281.64, 70,670.77 and 36,916.13 is: 50,873.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,281.64 : 70,670.77 = 36,916.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,281.64/70,670.77 = 36,916.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,281.64x = 70,670.77 × 36,916.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,281.64x = 2,608,891,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,891,248.13/51,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,873.79

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