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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,870.83, 71,495.67 and 36,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,870.83, 71,495.67 and 36,744.08 is: 50,645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,870.83 : 71,495.67 = 36,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,870.83/71,495.67 = 36,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,870.83x = 71,495.67 × 36,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,870.83x = 2,627,042,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,042,260.66/51,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,645.85

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