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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,367.68, 70,869.72 and 37,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,367.68, 70,869.72 and 37,967.04 is: 52,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,367.68 : 70,869.72 = 37,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,367.68/70,869.72 = 37,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,367.68x = 70,869.72 × 37,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,367.68x = 2,690,713,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,713,494.03/51,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,381.45

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