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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,763.52, 71,338.92 and 37,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,763.52, 71,338.92 and 37,591.76 is: 51,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,763.52 : 71,338.92 = 37,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,763.52/71,338.92 = 37,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,763.52x = 71,338.92 × 37,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,763.52x = 2,681,755,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,755,559.30/51,763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,807.83

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