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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,647.79, 71,240.19 and 37,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,647.79, 71,240.19 and 37,284.06 is: 51,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,647.79 : 71,240.19 = 37,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,647.79/71,240.19 = 37,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,647.79x = 71,240.19 × 37,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,647.79x = 2,656,123,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,123,518.37/51,647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,427.63

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