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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,611.85, 71,170.79 and 36,497.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,611.85, 71,170.79 and 36,497.61 is: 50,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,611.85 : 71,170.79 = 36,497.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,611.85/71,170.79 = 36,497.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,611.85x = 71,170.79 × 36,497.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,611.85x = 2,597,563,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,563,554.32/51,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,328.82

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