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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,311.14, 76,966.70 and 37,359.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,311.14, 76,966.70 and 37,359.95 is: 56,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,311.14 : 76,966.70 = 37,359.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,311.14/76,966.70 = 37,359.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,311.14x = 76,966.70 × 37,359.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,311.14x = 2,875,471,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,471,492.03/51,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,039.91

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