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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,765.52, 71,341.68 and 37,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,765.52, 71,341.68 and 37,593.76 is: 51,810.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,765.52 : 71,341.68 = 37,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,765.52/71,341.68 = 37,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,765.52x = 71,341.68 × 37,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,765.52x = 2,682,001,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,001,995.92/51,765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,810.59

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