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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,905.67, 71,555.18 and 36,975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,905.67, 71,555.18 and 36,975.75 is: 50,973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,905.67 : 71,555.18 = 36,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,905.67/71,555.18 = 36,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,905.67x = 71,555.18 × 36,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,905.67x = 2,645,806,262.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,806,262.01/51,905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,973.36

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